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 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.

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.

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Position Overview

Surgical Nurse Position in the Operating Room-Weekend program day shift 7a-7:30p. Includes weekday on-call and holiday rotations

Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies.

Uses considerable judgment in providing a wide variety of services.

Works with other healthcare professionals, including case managers, to optimize patient outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Educates patients and the public about various medical conditions; treats patients; and provides advice and emotional support to patients' families.

Education: Associates degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred Experience: Five or more years related experience or training.

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

Knowledge and Skills: Possesses strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrates high interpersonal skills at an individual as well as team level. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in nursing. Possesses good work ethic.

Special Training: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.

Usual Work Day: 12 Hours  

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

- Less than 10 years of service - $5,000

- 10+ years of service - $10,000

Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

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.