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).
$41.60 - $54.63 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Position Overview SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) Supports the admission, discharge, and transfer process to facilitate patient throughput in the organization. Consistently maintains open communication to assist in the admission and discharge needs of the organization. Serves to ensure a safe and efficient admission and discharge process for patients through collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and patient support system; use of teach back methodology, and referrals to external community services as appropriate.
Works on various units throughout the shift based on the admission and discharge volumes as an integral member of the healthcare team. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Four years of experience in an acute care setting. Previous Telemetry experience preferred. Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ Knowledge and
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary to communicate effectively and utilize effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills to support a cohesive multidisciplinary team and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Critical thinking, logic and reasoning skills to address complex situations.
Demonstrates responsiveness to needs of patients, other care team members, and self. Special Training: Possesses computer skills, including data input into multiple systems, working knowledge of windows-based applications such as Microsoft Office. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to organize and prioritize, in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to leverage interdepartmental relationships to remove obstacles. Ability to learn hospital-based programs for access to lab results, bed-tracking, and other areas. Able to abstract medical information.
Usual Work Day: 10 Hours
Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients on admission and documents in the EHR. Collaborates and communicates effectively with primary nurse on patients’ admission needs. Ensures all home medication lists are accurate and up to date in the EHR.
Orients patient and family to room, hospital, and nurse call system. Provides and documents education to patient and families. Works in partnership with the throughput team to assist with early discharges.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with primary nurse on patient discharge needs. Provides discharge education to patient and family. Ensures all required admission and discharge tasks are complete prior to patient discharge.
Documents discharge instructions and education provided in EMR. Performs other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional physical demands include: Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs.
Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter This position is eligible for the following
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
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.