RN Outpatient Specialty Practice FLOAT - FT - Day - CMG Central Resource Office

Capital Health System, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Capital Health in New Jersey is seeking a registered nurse for an ambulatory position within Capital Health Medical Group. You will triage patients, perform parts of physical assessments, document care, and collaborate with medical staff to coordinate treatment plans.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing, 1 year of RN experience in a medical office, and BLS certification. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year previous medical office RN experience.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider; NJ Registered Nurse; PA

Responsibilities

• Triages and assesses patients and determines clinical priority.
• Performs and documents part of the physical assessment.
• Obtains and records patient medical history.
• Administers medications accurately and safely.
• Documents patient records according to established protocol.
• Coordinates patient care with physicians and reviews test results.

Skills

Nursing

Vital signs

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient communication

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Job description

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: $36.47 - $47.89 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Triages and assesses patients and determines the clinical priority by assessing patient's condition, medical history, and present status by screening and interviewing patient, by reviewing medical records, and by reviewing physician notes.
• Performs and documents part of the physical assessment including but not limited to chief complaint and vital signs.
• Obtains and records patient medical history as needed.
• Discusses and reviews patient's prognosis with medical staff.
• Reviews and coordinates patient's medical phone calls, assesses the patient's status, and schedules treatment according to established protocol.
• Reviews medication refill requests, laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIPs according to established protocol.
• Performs nursing care and treatment modalities appropriate for individual patients.
• Assists LIP with procedures, performs EKG, removes sutures, cleans wounds, applies dressings, obtains specimens and cultures while labeling patients and specimens according to CH policy.
• References policies and procedures to assure Capital Health best practices are followed.
• Administers medications accurately and safely.
• Documents patient's records according to established protocol.
• Performs and demonstrates technical skills specific to assigned ambulatory setting.
• Calls in prescriptions to pharmacies under the direction of the LIP.
• Completes competency checklist with their preceptors.
• Recognizes important changes in patient condition and reacts appropriately in ambulatory setting; Acknowledges and includes patient's family during communication with the patient,as appropriate and as designated by ambulatory patient.
• Supports principles from Capital Health core mission (quality care, compassion, dignity and comprehensive continuum of care).
• Seeks interpretation or understanding of the illness, pain, fear, anxiety or other stressful emotion.
• Prepares and maintains thorough, clear, and concise documentation in patient's charts.
• Documents nursing actions, type, and effect of treatments, patient responses, and other required information.
• Performs Quality Assurance (QA) activities as defined by ambulatory setting.
• Documents quality control for waived testing and sterilization of instruments as required according to established policies and procedures; Oversees other quality and regulatory inititatives documentation takes appropriate action to remedy any discrepencies.
• Possesses a willingness to adapt to changing department demands.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year previous medical office RN experience.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider Registered Nurse - NJ Registered Nurse - PA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
• FSA - Dependent Care
• FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life
• Spouse - Voluntary Life
• Employee - Voluntary Life
• Child Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health Benefits