Provides nursing care and treatment modalities in an outpatient Maternal Fetal Medicine setting, including assisting with procedures and administering medications. Responsible for patient triage, education, and coordinating test results under the direction of a Licensed Independent Practitioner.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate degree in nursing and a valid NJ RN license, with a BSN preferred. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in an acute, urgent care, or outpatient setting and hold AHA BLS certification.
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.
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.
Experience
One year experience in an acute, urgent care or outpatient setting.
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
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Vision Plan
Voluntary Life Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental Plan
Medical Plan
In-House Employee Pharmacy
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Short Term Disability (STD)
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
FSA - Dependent Care
Retirement Savings And Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life And Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness And Hospital Indemnity Insurance
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 Education: Associates degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
BSN preferred.
NJ RN License required.
Must begin process of obtaining a PA RN license within 90 days of start.
