$10K SIGN ON BONUS Registered Nurse Flex - Central Resource Office - FT - Day

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

12d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Flex delivers quality patient care through teamwork and the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse promotes patient safety by following appropriate policies and uses professional judgment to provide a wide range of services. The role works with healthcare professionals, including case managers, to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction; educates patients and the public about medical conditions; supports treatment and rehabilitation; and provides advice and emotional support to patients’ families. The nurse develops individualized, evidence-based comfort measures and teaching plans, supports patients and families in understanding care alternatives and participating in healthcare decisions, and coordinates with the treatment team on discharge needs. The role assesses and responds to changing patient conditions, recognizes and acts on emergencies, documents clinical changes and outcomes, and provides effective handoff communication. It also contributes to chart review, performance improvement, unit standards of care, orientation plan development, staffing adjustments, and unit or hospital committees. This position is full-time, with 36 scheduled weekly hours and a usual 12-hour workday. It is listed as a day position and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The pay range is $45.60–$62.59. The role is based in the Central Resource Office; specific workplace type is not stated.

Requirements

Associate degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
At least one year of related experience or training.
Registered Nurse – New Jersey credential.
AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider certification.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills at both individual and team levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adjust quickly and respond positively to change.
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends.
Good work ethic and knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
ATCN or TNCC certification, or obtain it within one year of hire, and complete eight hours of trauma-related CNE annually if assigned to RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, or an Emergency Department at any campus.
NIH Stroke Scale certification, or obtain it by the end of orientation, and complete eight hours of stroke-related CNE annually if assigned to the listed eligible units or services.
ACLS certification, or obtain it within six months of hire, if assigned to the listed eligible units or services.
NRP certification, or obtain it within six months of hire, if assigned to Maternity Services.
PALS certification, or obtain it within six months of hire, if assigned to the listed eligible units or services.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting 35 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds at waist level and above.
Ability to meet the stated sensory requirements, including accurate near and far vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Deliver quality, individualized patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Promote patient safety by following appropriate policies and procedures.
Develop and provide individualized comfort measures and patient teaching plans, taking cultural diversity into account.
Help patients and families understand care alternatives, medical conditions, and health information so they can participate in care decisions.
Coordinate with case managers and the treatment team regarding care alternatives, complex cases, and discharge needs.
Provide patients and families with information, interpretation of the patient's condition, and coping support.
Document clinical changes, interventions, outcomes, and discharge plans accurately and thoroughly.
Recognize potential age-specific needs and signs of deterioration, and respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies.
Communicate effective handoffs, including likely developments and unresolved issues for the next 8–10 hours.
Identify and address patient education needs related to medication management.
Participate in chart review, patient-service performance improvement, and evaluation of unit standards of care.
Assist the unit nurse manager and clinical nurse specialist with development or revision of the unit orientation plan.
Use judgment to modify care regimens, advocate for patient needs, evaluate care quality, and initiate documented improvements.
Work with case managers and healthcare providers to resolve issues related to the care regimen and hospitalization.
Assess unit needs and develop plans to adjust staffing patterns when appropriate.
Attend the advanced preceptor workshop and participate in unit or hospital committees.
Use non-productive time efficiently.