*$10K SIGN ON BONUS* Registered Nurse - Hospital at Home - Hopewell - Full-time - Day

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:

$43.90 - $65.86

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Position Overview

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Education: 

Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 

Experience: 

Three years in an acute care setting. Previous telemetry experience required. 

Other Credentials: 

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse NJ or Registered Nurse NLC multi-state 

Driver's License 

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 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. 

Special Training: 

Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. 

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: 

Usual Work Day: 

12 Hours   

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. 

• Documents all virtual interactions in the EMR in accordance with NJ Board of Nursing and CMS standards. 

• Triages patient care needs and escalates appropriately. 

• Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies & procedures. <