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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 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 than600 physicians and other providerswho 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 compensationfor afull-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

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Position Overview

Oversees implementation and integration of national standards and evidence based clinical practice guidelines in the care of stroke patients.

Education: Master's in Nursing (MSN) or Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) and must attain MSN within 18 months of hire.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience on a Stroke Designated unit or working with Stroke patients. SCRN, ASC-BC preferred.

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

CPR Requirements:

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.

Special Training: Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office. Extensive familiarity with use of internet as a clinical and administrative resource.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to form and maintain interpersonal professional working relationships

• Manages and coordinates disease specific care from moment patient arrives to hospital unit discharge and/or along the entire continuum of care. Responds to any pertinent disease specific alert during work day and collaborates with healthcare team to promote timely access to care according to national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for patients.

• Manages implementation of respective care protocols as defined by Capital Health (CH). Coordinates revisions, changes and addition of all care related supplies and equipments throughout Capital health.

• Monitors patient while hospitalized at Capital Health until successful discharge of patient, including but not limited to providing daily disease specific census data to appropriate patient care management team. Facilitates development and implementation of education for patients and families.

• Assesses, manages, implements, and evaluates interventions set forth by state and national regulatory bodies, CMS and Joint Commission disease specific program certification. Collaborates with Nurse Managers, Clinical Specialist and Clinical Educators to mentor and educate staff to promote successful implementation of appropriate care standards.

• Maintains constant readiness for system-wide Regulatory Agency surveys and inspections as measured by self-assessment against standards. Collects data related to Regulatory Agencies for appropriate disease process using approved data collection tool. Reviews medical records of all cases for achievement of quality and outcome criteria.

• Engages staff in active ongoing participation in performance improvement activities. Develops and implements action plans to achieve best practice goals as well as sustainability process for care of patients within specific disease process(s)

• Maintains outcomes and quality improvement activities by daily or weekly rounding on patients to track individual patient outcomes in collaboration with Nurse Manager, Medical Director, Quality Management Representative, and members of appropriate team. Supports and assist in any clinical research associated with program.

• Reviews all complaints and exercises discretion and judgement when resolving problems as they arise. Responds to patient and significant others concerns through counseling and education regarding program.

• Serves as Liaison between Emergency Department and in-patient units unit to facilitate transfers/admissions of identified patient populations. Coordinates with therapists, Care Management, and Rehabilitation/Nursing Homes intake evaluators (as appropriate) to ensure patient transition in a timely and seamless manner. Collaborates with physicians to ensure efficient quality care for all patients.

• Prepares appropriate reports accurately and within established guidelines and timeframe. Ensures that all communications are accurate and professional.

• Delegates, supervises, and provides clinical support to staff on prioritizing continuing interventions and establishing treatment goals for patients. Conducts education needs assessments as necessary for all staff involved in care of patients with identified disease processes. Develops educational plans and competency assessments for ongoing education and assessment

• Conducts in-service meetings, seminars, and conferences for presentation to physicians, staff, and patients regarding prevention, health management and ongoing care. Facilitates development of specific disease(s) processes education program for staff-orientation program and yearly competencies. Participates in on-boarding of medical staff for appropriate education of standards exercised at Capital Health.

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Reaching forward , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear

• Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Twisting , Bending , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation

Continuous physical demands include:

• Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing

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

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.