Registered Nurse (PRN) Level II - Mental Health - E/S (RMC) - PD - Varied

Capital Health (US)

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver 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 procedures and advocates for patients by providing emotional and informational support to patients and families, involving them in care plans and goal setting, and offering individualized comfort measures. The role works with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and customer satisfaction, educates patients and families, and supports organizational readiness for regulatory agencies, Environment of Care, Magnet, and other certifications. The position has a usual workday of 12 hours. It is a PRN role, and the listed rate is $49.91 per hour for a full-time equivalent; actual compensation may vary with assigned hours and position status. Assignment-specific requirements may include trauma, stroke, ACLS, NRP, or PALS certifications and continuing education, as detailed in the posting.

Requirements

Associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider certification.
Registered Nurse – New Jersey or Registered Nurse – NLC multistate credential.
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 and knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
If assigned to RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, or an Emergency Department: ATCN or TNCC, or obtain within one year of hire, and eight hours of trauma-related CNE annually.
If assigned to Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, or Hospital at Home: NIH Stroke Scale Certification, or obtain by the end of orientation, and eight hours of stroke-related CNE annually.
If assigned to Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (excluding Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, or Observation: ACLS, or obtain within six months of hire.
If assigned to Maternity Services: NRP, or obtain within six months of hire.
If assigned to Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (PACU and Same Day Surgery only), Pediatrics, or Pediatric ED: PALS, or obtain within six months of hire.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting 35 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds at waist level and above.

Nice To Haves

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

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 and help patients and families identify individualized comfort measures.
Follow up with internal resources on the outcomes of interventions completed by other departments.
Coordinate resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation in recovery.
Explain patient conditions, provide information and coping mechanisms, and tailor communication to patients' information needs.
Develop and document discharge plans that support patients' continued meaningful life activities, including medication instructions.
Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs and patient needs.
Ensure effective handoff communication, including likely developments and outstanding problems.
Identify and address patient education needs related to medication management.
Use judgment to modify care regimens appropriately and facilitate responses from healthcare team members.
Work with case managers and healthcare providers to resolve care regimen issues.
Recognize unit-wide needs and develop plans for staffing adjustments as needed; attend relevant educational sessions.
Plan and provide individualized, evidence-based comfort measures.
Participate in unit-based 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.