Registered Nurse - Medical Care - Hopewell - Full-Time - NIGHTS

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

1d•$46 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver quality patient care through collaboration and the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse promotes patient safety, supports pain management and individualized comfort measures, coordinates care with other departments and providers, and helps patients and families understand health conditions and treatment plans. The role includes anticipating patient needs, coordinating effective handoffs, developing discharge plans and medication education, and using sound judgment to adapt care regimens. The nurse also contributes to unit operations, performance improvement, committee work, Joint Commission readiness, and patient satisfaction efforts. This is a full-time position at the Hopewell location, scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights.

Requirements

Associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.
Registered Nurse - NJ 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.
Considerable knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends.
Good work ethic.
Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality patient care through teamwork and the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Promote patient safety by following appropriate policies and procedures.
Provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management support and help patients and families identify individualized comfort measures.
Follow up with internal resources to determine outcomes of interventions completed by other departments.
Mobilize resources in complex cases to maximize patients’ control and participation in their recovery.
Explain the patient’s condition and provide coping mechanisms to patients and families.
Assess each patient’s information needs and communicate in a way that supports understanding of care and treatment.
Formulate and document discharge plans that support patients’ ability to continue meaningful life activities.
Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs.
Ensure effective handoff communication, including likely developments and pending problems.
Identify patient education needs related to medication management and provide discharge medication instructions.
Use discretionary judgment to modify patient care regimens appropriately and facilitate responses from other healthcare team members.
Explore care-regimen options with case managers and healthcare providers to resolve issues appropriately.
Assess unit-wide needs and develop staffing adjustments as needed; attend relevant educational sessions.
Plan and provide individualized comfort measures using scientifically sound, evidence-based approaches.
Participate in unit-based and hospital-based committees and performance improvement activities.
Participate in preparation for Joint Commission readiness.
Contribute to unit efforts to achieve patient satisfaction goals and maintain awareness of HCAHPS measurements.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.