Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range:
$49.41 - $49.41Position Overview
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
Delivers quality care to patients throughthe nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, education, & care coordinationwithin the home settingand virtually.Supports the acute care delivery in the patient’s home throughin-homevisits &virtual monitoringon site in the command center. Assurespatient safety by executingappropriate policies. Serves as an advocate by providing emotional and informational support to patients and families and giving them an opportunity toparticipatein their plan of care and goal setting. Plans for providing traditional and individualized comfort measures. Works with other healthcare professionals tooptimizepatient outcomes and customer satisfaction. Educates patients about various medical conditions and provides advice and emotional support to patients' families. Contributes and supports the organization's readiness for various regulatory agencies, Environment of Care,Magnetand various certifications.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience:
Threeyears in an acute care setting.Previoustelemetry experiencerequired.
Other Credentials:
AHA BLS - HealthcareProvider, RegisteredNurse NJor Registered Nurse NLCmulti-state
Driver'sLicense
Requires ATCN or TNCC(or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU,RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)
Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification(or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, Hospital at Home
CPR Requirements:
Requires 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, Hospital at Home.
Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to:Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah
Requires 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.
Knowledge and Skills:
Possesses strong problem solving anddecision makingskills. 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,practicesand current trends in nursing. Possessesgood workethic.
Special Training:
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices,proceduresand standards.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
UsualWork Day:
12Hours
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, education & care coordination.
Delivers nursing care in-home to patients enrolled in the Hospital at Home program.
Within the on-site Command Center, conducts virtual nursing assessments via video conferencing technology for patients enrolled in the Hospital at Home program.
Monitors patient status remotely using connected devices and electronic health record (EHR) system data.
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