At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Pennsauken - 6991 North Park Dr.

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

36

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Please note that this is NOT a remote position.

Job Summary:

The Hospital at Home focused Registered Nurse will bring the essential elements of the inpatient care delivery model into the patient’s defined living space through the use of leveraged technology and remote clinical care coordination. The Hospital at Home RN provides quality care to patients through the implementation of the nursing process applied through a team nursing model. The Hospital at Home RN will access and document the care of patients and the RN will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to deliver therapeutic interventions within the patient’s home while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The Hospital at Home RN will work in patient homes as well as on-site at the Hospital at Home Command Center, and will be expected to work within the surrounding communities of each of Virtua’s five acute care hospitals.

Position Responsibilities:

Perform and document nursing process – assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients receiving care remotely or in-person at their defined home. Review and follow-up on patient education, implemented patient care plans, and coordinated services. Triage, identify, and act on changes in patient condition.

Utilize and instruct patient and family on the use of the telehealth tablet used for biometric data capture, patient symptom reporting, and telehealth visits.

Adheres to policies and procedures of the organization, including HIPAA and Patient confidentially regulations.

Maintains nursing supplies and anticipates and restocks needed supplies. Maintains safe and clean working environment.

All other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

Minimum of 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience. Experience working in an emergency department setting or home health preferred. Excellent assessment skills and clinical judgement.

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

BSN preferred.

Training / Certification / Licensure:

Current State of New Jersey nursing license to practice as a registered nurse.  Current CPR certification and BLS.

Must have current proof of valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Hourly Rate: $43.31 - $60.16 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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