The Registered Nurse will perform nursing care, assist with clinical procedures, and manage patient education and documentation in an outpatient specialty setting. They are responsible for triaging patient calls, administering medications, and maintaining quality control standards for laboratory and clinical equipment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited nursing school and possess active RN licenses for both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A minimum of one year of experience in an acute, urgent care, or outpatient setting and current AHA BLS certification are required.
associate degreebachelor degreeTriageImmunizationsPatient educationVital signs monitoringMedication administrationWound careQuality assurancePatient assessmentNursing carePatient history takingSterilization of instrumentsLaboratory specimen collectionClinical procedures assistanceElectronic medical records documentation
Job description
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: $34.90 - $45.83 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview Performs nursing care/treatment modalities appropriate for individual patients.
Assists LIP with procedures, removes sutures, cleans wounds, applies dressings.
References policies and procedures to assure Capital Health best practices are followed.
Supports principles from Capital Health core mission (quality care, compassion, dignity and comprehensive continuum of care).
Seeks interpretation or understanding of the illness, pain, fear, anxiety or other stressful emotion.
Acknowledges and includes patients' family during communication with the patient,as appropriate and as designated by ambulatory patient.
Assesses need for patient education.
Plans, implements and documents patient education and evaluates and documents patient comprehension and compliance.
Calls patients to explain laboratory and test results under the direction of the LIP.
Explains preparations and procedures to patient.
Obtains and records patient history.
Reviews laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIPs according to established protocol.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Dental Plan
Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage
In-House Employee Pharmacy
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Paid Time-Off Program
Basic Group Term Life Insurance
Prepares patients, exam rooms and medical records for scheduled and non-scheduled patients.
Obtains specimens and cultures, identifying patients and specimens according to CH policy.
Recognizes important changes in patient condition and reacts appropriately in the Ambulatory setting.
Administers medications accurately and safely.
Documents patient's records according to established protocol.
Performs and demonstrates technical skills specific to assigned Ambulatory setting.
Administers immunizations, and other injections as ordered by LIP according to established protocol and documents.
Calls in prescriptions to pharmacies under the direction of the LIP.
Completes competency checklist with their preceptors.
Documents quality control for waived testing and sterilization of instruments as required according to established policies and procedures.
Performs Quality Assurance activities as defined by Ambulatory setting.
Maintains logs of laboratory work, X-rays and other tests and monitors receipt of results to assure continuity or care.
Documents refrigerator temperatures for proper storage of medications and specimens and takes appropriate action if outside acceptable range.
May participate in Research studies depending on practice.
Triages patient medical phone calls, assessing the patients' status, and schedules according to established protocol.
Performs and documents part of the physical assessment including, but not limited to chief complaint and vital signs.
Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity.
Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Associate’s degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
BSN preferred.
NJ and PA RN License required for position One year experience in an acute, urgent care or outpatient setting.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs.
Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter RN123.
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.
Welcome to Capital Health's new career opportunity page.
Here you will have access to view and apply to career opportunities in our hospital and physician practice locations.
Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health Benefits
