Job Abstract

Work Shift:

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:

• Assists staff in identifying clinical and administrative priorities.
• Uses guidelines established by public relations department in communicating with outside agencies and media.
• Follows and practices procedures as outlined in emergency preparedness procedures and department specific procedures.
• Reports any unusual activity or emergency to administrator on call. Investigates incidents and accidents in order to ensure appropriate and accurate response, action, and documentation is performed.
• Communicates and disseminates information and direction as requested on their tour of duty.
• Exercises discretion and judgement to evaluate clinical and administrative solutions in conjunction with nurse manager and nursing staff. Works collaboratively to facilitate distribution of available resources. Initiates a plan of action and follows through appropriately.
• Coordinates nursing staff with activities during their tour of duty. Coordinates staffing and reviews staffing patterns for next shift. Consults with the nurse managers and directors with regard to staffing and scheduling issues and needs.
• Makes rounds throughout hospital to assess quality of nursing care and to determine needs for individual units. Communicates concerns to appropriate staff. Responds to patient concerns.
• Responds to emergencies and codes and coordinates activities in accordance with CH policies and procedures.
• Makes effective operational decisions based on the Nurse Practice Act, Code of Nursing, NJ State, Federal, OSHA, and CHS policies and procedures. Ensures patient's right to confidentiality.
• Assumes an active role in identifying staff issues, counseling staff, and addressing employee grievances according to established policies. Works to achieve resolution efficiently and quickly. Collaborates with nurse manager to provide oversight for new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned and possesses a willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands.

Education:Graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN required, Masters preferred.

Experience:Five years Registered Nurse experience including two years of experience in a leadership role, i.e. Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, Coordinator, Supervisor, Team Lead, or Charge Nurse. (Charge Nurse duty credited as one year leadership experience for every four years of Staff RN experience during which charge duty was performed.)

Other Credentials:AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Registered Nurse - NJ

Knowledge and Skills:Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to respond quickly in a fast paced environment. intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Special Training:Intermediate computer skills.

Frequent physical demands include: Walking
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous physical demands include: Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Radiation , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter

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.