Registered Nurse FLEX - Inpatient Hold - HPW - FT - Night

Capital Health; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care through teamwork, ensuring safety, and providing support for pain management. With a focus on patient education and individualized care, you'll be part of a progressive health system recognized for excellence in nursing. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a leading organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing or equivalent required.
• Prior nursing experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and planning.
• Ensure patient safety by following policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families about care.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Current nursing principles knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or graduation from an accredited nursing school

Tools

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

RN license in NJ

CPR Certifications (ACLS, NRP, PALS)

Job description

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

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 five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group includes more than 250 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based care throughout the region.

Position Overview:

1. Delivers quality care to patients through teamwork, involving assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
2. Ensures patient safety by following appropriate policies and procedures.
3. Provides support for pain management, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures, and assists patients and families in identifying comfort measures.
4. Follows up on internal resources to evaluate intervention outcomes from other departments.
5. Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation in recovery.
6. Communicates information about the patient's condition and coping mechanisms to patients and families.
7. Assesses the information needs of patients and uses appropriate communication to facilitate understanding of care and treatment.
8. Develops and documents a discharge plan to support ongoing patient activities.
9. Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to anticipate healthcare needs.
10. Ensures effective handoff communication, including reports on potential issues and problems.
11. Proactively addresses patient education issues related to medication management and discharge instructions.
12. Modifies patient care regimens using discretionary judgment, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, quality care.
13. Explores care options with case managers and providers to promote resolution.
14. Displays awareness of unit operations, self-motivated to adjust staffing as needed, and participates in educational sessions to improve assessment skills.
15. Provides individualized comfort measures based on evidence-based practices.
16. Participates in hospital and unit committees, performance improvement activities, and Joint Commission readiness efforts.
17. Contributes to achieving patient satisfaction scores and monitors HCAHPS metrics.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Associate's degree or graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Experience: None required; prior nursing experience preferred.
• Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, RN license in NJ.
• Must obtain TNCC within 1 year if assigned to specific units.
• Must obtain NIH Stroke Scale Certification and related CNE hours if assigned to designated units.
• CPR Certifications (ACLS, NRP, PALS) required within specified timeframes depending on assignment.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, communication skills, and current nursing principles knowledge.
• Special Training: Knowledge of hospital nursing practices and standards.
• Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequent physical activities include pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, wrist movements, fine motor activities, and sensory functions.
• Occasional activities include sitting and climbing.
• Continuous activities include standing, walking, carrying, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting requirements: 25 lbs. from floor to waist, and above waist.
• Sensory requirements include visual acuity, color discrimination, depth perception, and hearing accuracy.
• Exposure risks include bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne diseases, and dust.

Additional Information: Offers contingent upon successful onboarding and physical. Annual flu vaccination required unless medically or religiously exempted. Company will not request SSN or DOB online during application to prevent identity theft.