About The Role

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

$40.20 - $53.59

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 Position Overview

This role involves visits to homes, to participants of the LIFE program. The organization offers mileage reimbursement for distances driven.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Deliver quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Assure patient safety by executing appropriate policies & procedures.
Perform routine nursing assessments, triage, medication administration, wound care, treatment and participant education.
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments in home and clinic settings, at appropriate intervals, at times of status changes and as needed with each participant, family members and care givers.
Collaborate with other members of the PACE care team regarding care delivered to participants in the appropriate care setting through verbal and electronic communication.
Order and coordinate DME and medical supplies for multiple participants to support ongoing care needs in the home.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, case reviews and care planning discussions
Mobilize resources in complex cases to maximize patients control and participation over his/her own recovery.
Provide information and interpretation of the participant’s condition, treatment(s), and offers coping mechanisms. Provide these to both participants and family/care givers.
Integrate assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs. Anticipates participant needs.
Use discretionary judgment to appropriately modify participant care regimens. Facilitates appropriate response from other health care team members to provide quality and safe care.
Explore multiple aspects of care regimen with case manager and health care clinicians to promote appropriate resolution.
Participate in performance improvement activities at the department and/or hospital wide level.
Participate actively in the preparation of various regulatory agency readiness.
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
One year working with the frail elderly population. One year home care experience preferred.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
Drivers License
Registered Nurse – NJ or Registered Nurse – NLC multi-state

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , 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)
Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 35 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

IND123.

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.