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Capital Health

Operates regional hospitals and medical services

Registered Nurse - Cardiology Inpatient

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePennington, NJ, USA$45.60 - $62.59In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
  • AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider certification is required.
  • A New Jersey Registered Nurse credential is required.
  • Previous nursing experience is preferred.
  • If assigned to RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, or an Emergency Department at any campus, TNCC and 8 hours of trauma-related Continuing Nursing Education contact hours are required, with TNCC obtainable within one year of hire.
  • If assigned to Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, or Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell or Peds/Peds ED, NIH Stroke Scale Certification and 8 hours of stroke-related Continuing Nursing Education contact hours are required; certification may be obtained by the end of orientation.
  • If assigned to Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services excluding Perioperative, Interventional Procedures, or Observation, ACLS is required and may be obtained within six months of hire.
  • If assigned to Maternity Services or Emergency Room RMC/Deborah, NRP is required and may be obtained within six months of hire.
  • If assigned to Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services limited to PACU and Same Day Surgery, or Pediatrics/Pediatric ED, PALS is required and may be obtained within six months of hire; ENPC is accepted instead of PALS for the Adult Emergency Room.
  • The nurse must demonstrate knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
  • The nurse must possess knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends.
  • The nurse must demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • The nurse must demonstrate interpersonal skills with individuals and teams, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • The nurse must adjust quickly and react positively to change.
  • The nurse must possess a good work ethic.
  • The role requires a 12-hour usual workday.
  • The role includes frequent pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward and overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling, wrist-position deviation, fine motor activities, keyboard use/repetitive motion, and taste or smell.
  • The role occasionally requires sitting and climbing stairs or ladders.
  • The role continuously requires standing, walking, carrying objects, and talking or hearing.
  • The role requires lifting 25 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds from waist level and above.
  • Sensory requirements include accurate near and far vision at 20/40, color discrimination, accurate depth perception, and accurate hearing.
  • The role may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable disease, and dust or particulate matter.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality patient care through teamwork and the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Assure patient safety by following appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain-management support and help patients and families identify individualized comfort measures.
  • Follow up with internal resources to determine the outcomes of interventions completed by other departments.
  • Mobilize resources in complex cases to maximize patients' control and participation in their recovery.
  • Explain the patient's condition to the patient and family and provide coping mechanisms.
  • Assess how much information each patient wants and needs, and communicate in a way that enables the patient to process their care and treatment plan.
  • Formulate and document a discharge plan that supports the patient's ability to continue meaningful life activities.
  • Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs and patient needs.
  • Ensure handoff communication addresses situations likely to develop and problems awaiting the patient.
  • Proactively identify patient-education needs related to medication management and provide discharge planning that includes medication instructions.
  • Use discretionary judgment to modify patient care regimens appropriately and facilitate responses from other healthcare team members to provide safe, quality care.
  • Explore aspects of the care regimen with the case manager and healthcare providers to promote appropriate resolution.
  • Assess the unit as a whole and develop plans to adjust staffing patterns as needed.
  • Attend educational sessions that improve the ability to assess departmental needs, including charge nurse workshops, leadership training, critical decision-making, and workload prioritization.
  • Plan and provide individualized comfort measures using scientifically sound, evidence-based practices.
  • Participate in unit-based and/or hospital-based committees.
  • Participate in unit-level and/or hospital-wide performance-improvement activities.
  • Participate in preparing for Joint Commission readiness.
  • Contribute to unit-level efforts to achieve patient satisfaction goals and maintain awareness of HCAHPS measurements.
  • Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous nursing experience.

About the Company

Capital Health

Operates regional hospitals and medical services

Capital Health delivers comprehensive health care across two hospitals (Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), an outpatient facility in Hamilton, and a network of primary and specialty care practices. It uses a combination of advanced technology and highly trained physicians, nurses, and staff to provide patient care. Its care model integrates inpatient, outpatient, and community services to diagnose and treat patients with efficient coordination. Distinguished by Magnet nursing excellence (three-time designation) and Joint Commission accreditation, Capital Health differentiates itself by investing in clinical staff, expanding its regional footprint, and leveraging technology to support high-quality care. The goal is to provide accessible, high-quality health services for the region while maintaining nursing excellence and accreditation.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1M
Headquarters
Trenton, NJ
Founded
Not listed

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