Staff RN FLEX - Resource Office - MCH Night

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $43.90 - $59.69 Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies. Uses considerable judgment in providing a wide variety of services. Works with other healthcare professionals, including case managers, to optimize patient outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Educates patients and the public about various medical conditions; treats patients and help in their rehabilitation; and provides advice and emotional support to patients' families.

• Education:
  
  Associates degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One year related experience or training.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS
  - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ
• Requires ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)
• Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to:
  Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, Hospital at Home
• CPR Requirements:
  Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to:
  Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to:
  Maternity Services
• Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to:
  Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

• Possesses strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonostrates high interpersonal skills at an individual as well as team level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change.
• Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in nursing.
• Possesses good work ethic.

12 Hours

Plans and provides unique, individualized comfort measures utilizing intuitive, innovative approaches which are scientifically based. Fosters an environment to include the core mission. Assists patients and families to understand alternatives to care and facilitates communication of information to all members of the health team. Follows up on internal resources to determine the outcome of interventions completed by other departments. Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patients control and participation over his/her own recovery.

Collaborates with case manager to discuss alternatives to care in preparation for family centered conference. Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition and offers coping mechanisms. Provides patient and family with accurate information regarding health problems, enabling them to become active participants in health care decisions. Assess how much information a patient wants and needs, using a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to comprehend given information.

Develops independently an individualized teaching plan and incorporates aspects of cultural diversity specific to the patient. Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to continue with meaningful life activities. Confers with treatment team regarding special needs of patient and family upon discharge. Integrates…