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Day (United States of America)
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 advance 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.
Position Overview:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervises all levels of unit personnel on assigned shifts and adjusts staff schedules based on departmental needs while maintaining equitable distribution of assignments. Ensures proper utilization of equipment, supplies, and facilities for maintaining patient care. Monitors clinical management of patient care delivery area to produce quality patient care with optimal outcomes.
- Collaborates with respective nursing and medical personnel to coordinate care with other departments; ensures that individual plans of patient care area developed for patients.
- Addresses patient, family and staff concerns in a timely fashion. Keeps nurse managers informed of unit activity needs and problems.
- Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Respects and understands the contributions of all team members.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among healthcare team members, patients and families.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and incorporates the interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes. Monitors unit activities and collaborates with staff in the identification of needed resources to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Implements processes and continuously seeks to improve care practices to enhance outcomes.
- Monitors staff practice to ensure that patient standards of care are being met. Participates in the quality improvement process. Recognizes trends in patient care delivery and seeks opportunities for improvement which are evidence-based. Monitors patient care satisfaction and upholds the Forces of Magnet.
- Provides direction and guidance to others. Serves as a clinical resource to staff. Leadership skill demonstrated in decision-making and problem-solving. Serves as mentor and role model for staff. Provides consistent communication and demonstrates mutual support.
- Seeks new knowledge and self-development by participating in a minimum of 40 hours self-development with a minimum of 15 formal contact hours yearly. Supports the 360 degree peer review process in order to foster self-improvement in a leadership role.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience: Three years job-related experience in hospital-care setting. Six months demonstrated competency in charge role. Clinical and management support practice in patient care area required
- Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ.
- Requires TNCC(or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours 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 if assigned to:Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds/Peds ED.
- 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.
- 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. ENPC accepted in lieu of PALs for Adult Emergency Room
- Knowledge and Skills: Communication and interpersonal skills. Reasoning ability and customer service skills.
- Usual work Day: 8 Hours
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Pinching/fine motor activities
- Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
- Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
- Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
- Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
- Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
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Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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