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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:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: MS or MSN. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: Three years' experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care healthcare facility. Some previous teaching experience.

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 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

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/DeborahRequires 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: Effective written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of adult learning principles and classroom techniques. Strong interpersonal skills.

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCoordinates the development of orientation plans for the unit based healthcare providers. Individualizes the orientation plan based on the experience level and learning needs of the orientee. Assists department manager to update and monitor the orientation process and monitors and evaluates the progress of orientees.Demonstrates effective teaching skills and uses a variety of instructional methods/teaching strategies. Plans, coordinates and presents programs to meet the assessed learning needs of healthcare providers, patients and community as applicable. Exercises discretion and judgement when providing educational opportunities at times and places needed. Evaluates program outcome effectiveness based on the relevance and appropriateness of educational materials. Disseminates information about relevant learning offerings within and outside CH.Integrates information regarding evidence-based practice and CH regulatory standards in educational activities. Participates in developing, updating and maintaining educational materials. Develops education programs incorporating aspects of cultural diversity of population served in a collaborative environment.Demonstrates knowledge of current healthcare standards and a commitment to quality patient care. Functions as a resource in an advising and guiding role. Assists staff, preceptors, and orientees in work-related activities as needed. Functions as a role model for proper infection control practices.Assists with ensuring compliance with JCAHO, DOH, Magnet and other regulatory agency standards. Participates in the evaluation of performance improvement and regulatory requirement data collection.Develops and updates standards, objectives, policies and procedures utilizing evidence-based practice. Participates in the resolution of clinical issues requiring educational intervention.Facilitates the critical thinking of healthcare providers to promote best practice. Assesses the learning needs and promotes the participation in performance improvement and regulatory requirement data collection. Assists with competency development needs.Participates in departmental quality improvement and in hospital-wide performance improvement projects. Promotes learning activities that enable healthcare providers to integrate research into practice.Promotes the professional development of CH employees. Assists with the completion of performance appraisals. Assesses and documents the achievement of staff competence. Participates in staff meetings.Assists in the maintenance of records for educational activities. Promotes accuracy and completeness of documentation in the patient medical record.Participates in performance improvement, research and regulatory requirement data collection and documentation. Submits required documents with accuracy and in a timely manner.Performs other duties and responsibilities upon request.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation , 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.

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