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

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 dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 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:

$45.60 - $62.59

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Position Overview

Delivers quality care to patients through   t he nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation ,  evaluation , education, & care coordination   within the home setting   and virtually .   S upports the acute care delivery in the patient’s home through   in-home   visits &   virtual monitoring   on site in the command center .    Assures   patient safety by executing   appropriate policies . Serves as an advocate by providing emotional and informational support to patients and families and giving them an opportunity to   participate   in their plan of care and goal setting. Plans for providing traditional and individualized comfort measures. Works with other healthcare professionals to   optimize   patient 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,   Magnet   and 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:  

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   L icense  

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 nu rsing care in-home to patients enrolled in the Hospital at Home program.   

• Within the on-site Command Center, c onducts 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 .  

• Provides   appropriate support   for pain management, pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures.   Assist   patient/family in   identifying   individualized comfort measures .  

• Collaborate s   with in-home clinical staff, providers, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure real-time updates and care delivery.  

• Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize   patients   control and participation over his/her own recovery.  

• Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition and offers coping mechanisms. Provides these to both   patient   and family.  

• Assesses how much information a patient wants and needs while   utilizing   a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to successfully process the care and course of treatment.   

• Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to   continue with   meaningful life activities.  

• Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs. Anticipates   patients   needs.  

• Ensures handoff communication and includes a report in terms of the situations most likely to develop and the problems awaiting   patient .  

• Identifies   proactively   issues to be resolved related to patient education for medication management. Provide discharge planning which includes instructions on discharge medications.  

• Uses   discretionary judgment to appropriately   modify   patient care regimens. Facilitates   appropriate response   from other health care team members to provide quality and safe care.  

• Operate and troubleshoot remote monitoring devices (telehealth platforms, vitals tracking)  

• Conduct home safety assessments  

• Ensure proper handling and disposal of medical supplies  

• Recognize early signs of   clinical   deterioration and escalate care promptly (including arranging tran sfer to brick and mortar hospital if needed)  

• Attends educational sessions when offered in areas that will improve one's ability to assess the needs on one's respective department. .  

• Plans and   provides   unique and individualized comfort measures while   utilizing   intuitive and innovative approaches which are scientifically sound and are a result of evidenced based practice.  

• Participates in   unit based   and/or   hospital based   committees.  

• Participates in performance improvement activities at the unit and/or   hospital   wide level.  

• Participates   actively in the preparation of various regulatory agency readiness.  

• Participates in unit level effort to achieve successful Patient Satisfaction scores and has an awareness of the HCAAPS measurements.  

• Performs any other related duties as   required   or assigned.  

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This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.