Registered Nurse - Neuro Telemetry - Trenton - Part Time - Nights

Capital Health (US)

2d•$46 - $63

About The Position

Capital Health seeks a Registered Nurse for its Neuro Telemetry unit in Trenton. The nurse delivers quality patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while working collaboratively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. The role promotes patient safety, advocates for patients and families, supports participation in care planning, and provides traditional and individualized comfort measures. The nurse educates patients about medical conditions and provides information and emotional support to families. The position also contributes to regulatory readiness, Environment of Care, Magnet, and certification efforts. This is a part-time night position scheduled for 24 hours per week, with a usual 12-hour workday. The listed pay range is $45.60–$62.59 and reflects a full-time equivalent; actual compensation may vary based on assigned hours and position status. The role does not formally supervise employees.

Requirements

Associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider certification.
Registered Nurse – NJ license or Registered Nurse – NLC multistate license.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills at 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.
Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
If assigned to a listed trauma-designated area: ATCN or TNCC, or obtain within one year of hire, and 8 hours of trauma-related CNE contact hours annually.
If assigned to a listed stroke-designated area, including Neuro Units: NIH Stroke Scale certification, or obtain by the end of orientation, and 8 hours of stroke-related CNE contact hours annually.
If assigned to Critical Care, Intermediate, or Telemetry; Emergency Rooms; Pediatrics/Pediatric Emergency Room; Labor & Delivery; Surgical Services (excluding Perioperative); Interventional Procedures; or Observation: ACLS, or obtain within six months of hire.
Previous nursing experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Promote patient safety by following appropriate policies and procedures.
Support pain management using pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures and help patients and families identify individualized comfort measures.
Follow up with internal resources to determine outcomes of interventions performed by other departments.
Coordinate resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation in recovery.
Explain the patient's condition and provide coping mechanisms and support to patients and families.
Assess how much information a patient wants and needs, and communicate in a way that supports understanding of care and treatment.
Formulate and document discharge plans that support meaningful life activities and provide medication-related discharge instructions.
Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs and other patient needs.
Ensure effective handoff communication, including likely developments and outstanding problems.
Identify patient-education needs related to medication management and coordinate appropriate discharge planning.
Use clinical judgment to modify care regimens appropriately and facilitate responses from healthcare team members.
Work with case managers and healthcare providers to resolve issues related to the care regimen.
Monitor unit needs and develop staffing adjustments as needed; attend educational sessions that improve assessment and departmental skills.
Plan and provide individualized comfort measures grounded in evidence-based practice.
Participate in unit- or hospital-based committees and performance improvement activities.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency readiness.
Contribute to unit efforts to achieve patient satisfaction goals and maintain awareness of HCAHPS measurements.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.