Registered Nurse - Pre\Post\PACU - Heart and Vascular Center RMC - FT - Day

Capital Health (US); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse in the Heart and Vascular Center. This role offers the chance to deliver exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment, focusing on assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing processes. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive team, you'll be at the forefront of patient advocacy and safety. This position provides an opportunity to grow your skills in a Magnet-Recognized health system, ensuring you have the resources and support needed to excel in your nursing career. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of PACU or critical care experience.
• Must have AHA BLS and NJ Registered Nurse credentials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation.
• Ensure patient safety by following policies and procedures.

Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse - Pre/Post/PACU - Heart and Vascular Center RMC - FT - Day

Job Overview

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 is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

PACU RNs work 4/10 hour shifts from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pre & Post 4/10 hours from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and/or 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the possibility of on-call.

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

This role fosters an environment that includes the core mission, delivering quality care to patients through a team effort in the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies, serves as an advocate by providing emotional and informational support to patients and families, and contributes to the organization's readiness for various regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience preferred.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse – NJ or Registered Nurse – NLC multi-state.

Certification Requirements:

• 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.
• 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, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah.
• 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.

Knowledge and Skills: Strong problem solving and decision making skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and current trends in nursing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies & procedures.
• Provides appropriate support for pain management and assists patients/families in identifying individualized comfort measures.
• Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patients' control and participation in their recovery.
• Participates in unit-based and/or hospital-based committees and performance improvement activities.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.