Registered Nurse - Hospital at Home - HPW - Per Diem - Varies Level II

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

1d•$49 - $49•Remote

About The Position

Capital Health is a leading healthcare provider in the region, committed to delivering progressive, quality patient care. We invest in our exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, and utilize advanced technology. Capital Health is an accredited DNV healthcare resource with two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and a network of primary and specialty care services. Our Capital Health Medical Group comprises over 600 physicians and providers offering comprehensive care throughout the region. We believe attracting top talent is crucial to our success and offer flexible compensation packages. The listed pay range represents compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position, and actual compensation may vary based on assigned hours and position status.

Requirements

Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
Registered Nurse - NJ
TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)
NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds/Peds ED.
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.
NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah
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. ENPC accepted in lieu of PALs for Adult Emergency Room
Possesses strong problem solving and decision making skills.
Demonstrates 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.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies and procedures.
Provides appropriate support for pain management, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures.
Assists patients and families in identifying individualized comfort measures.
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 in their own recovery.
Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition and offers coping mechanisms to both patient and family.
Assesses the amount of information a patient wants and needs, using appropriate vocabulary and approach.
Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to continue with meaningful life activities.
Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs.
Anticipates patients' needs.
Ensures handoff communication, including a report on situations most likely to develop and problems awaiting the patient.
Identifies proactively issues to be resolved related to patient education for medication management.
Provides discharge planning, including instructions on discharge medications.
Uses discretionary judgment to appropriately modify patient care regimens.
Facilitates appropriate response from other health care team members to provide quality and safe care.
Explores multiple aspects of care regimen with case manager and health care providers to promote appropriate resolution.
Displays ability to see the entire unit and is self-motivated to develop a plan for adjusting staffing patterns as needed.
Attends educational sessions in areas that will improve one's ability to assess the needs of their respective department, such as charge nurse workshops, leadership training, critical decision making, and prioritization of workload.
Plans and provides unique and individualized comfort measures using intuitive and innovative approaches that are scientifically sound and based on evidence-based practice.
Participates in unit-based and/or hospital-based committees.
Participates in performance improvement activities at the unit and/or hospital-wide level.
Participates actively in preparation for Joint Commission readiness.
Participates in unit-level efforts to achieve successful Patient Satisfaction scores and has an awareness of HCAAPS measurements.
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.