<![CDATA[Virtua - Rn jobs]]> http://virtuacareers.com/careers/rn-jobs en <![CDATA[Reg Nurse Medical Ofc VPA - (New Jersey)]]> Provide Triage Assessments in person and on the telephone with patients to determine the appropriate level of care required. Prepare and assist clinical providers with patient examinations and procedures. Perform clinical tasks within the scope of their licensure. Leads team as appropriate and assists with assignment of tasks.


Position Responsibilities:
Conducts Triage patient assessments incorporating psychosocial and physiological status as well as health behaviors, compliance with therapeutic regime and technical procedures. Demonstrates a consistent ability to perform patient triage via telephone as well as in person. Identifies and evaluates patient and family needs, abilities and readiness to learn via telephone or schedules appointments. Instruct when possible teaching needed via telephone. Demonstrates complete knowledge of established standards for documentation. Communicates effectively and professionally with staff, supervisor, clients, physicians and others involved in care. Handles in office and telephone emergency situations. Stat lab/procedure follow-up. Facilitates medication refills per office policy. PT/INR follow up. Orders office medications/vaccines


Prepares patients for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint
Administers vaccines per protocols and standing orders prior to physician exam.
Performs specimens for processing. Assists with Minor surgical procedures and general medical treatment such as administering medication, applying appliances/dressings, performs first aid for injuries, lacerations, punctures, etc. in accordance with policy. Administers and documents medications requiring calculation and follow up assessment as directed by the physician. Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG, Pulmonary Function Testing ,audiograms, vision screening. Provides patient education such as diabetic teaching, use of inhalers. Assists in the processing of abnormal lab studies as ordered by the physician.

Assists Residents and Medical Students in the delivery of patient care

Participates in QI Projects


Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:
Minimum 6 months experience in a physicians practice/primary care.
Knowledge of minor surgical procedures and sterile techniques.

Required Education:
Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current NJ RN License, Current CPR certification.]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2419806-New-Jersey-Staff-Nurse <![CDATA[Reg Nurse LTC Sub Acute 20hrs per week rotate 1st and 2nd shift - (Mt Holly, New Jersey)]]> The Virtua Experience

It's a culture of respect, support and continual learning that ensures an exceptional environment for our employees...and our patients. Our warm, patient-focused culture has developed through very specific values that are well understood and reinforced across our organization, day in and day out. It's this attention to detail that has placed Virtua among the Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Places to Work - three years in a row. (Inducted into special Hall of Fame category).

Virtua Health carries forth a commitment to the communities of South Jersey. As one of the region's largest employers we know that, more than anything, our people create the Virtua Experience - starting with senior leadership that is committed to developing employees at every step of their careers. It is strengthened every time we hire talented, dedicated individuals and provide them with leading technology and ongoing opportunities to grow. Summary:
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents/patients. Administers medications and treatments and documents per facility policy.


Position Responsibilities:
Administers treatments/medications as ordered by physician, and documents same and closely monitors effectiveness.

Performs comprehensive assessment of resident/patient including development, implementation and evaluation of a written plan of care for each resident/patient. Monitors care being rendered to patient/resident by LPN & CNA (including agency staff) to ensure that all personnel are providing care to the resident as stated by the plan of care and facility policy.

Actively participates in the Patient Satisfaction program . Monitors staff interaction, keeps patient and families advised of patient/resident progress and response to care plan during their shift . Complies with Virtua Star Standards of Performance.
Responds to emergencies, assess, evaluates and confers with a physician triaging patient appropriate level of care.
Educates patient/resident and family/responsible party regarding individual care and needs, safety issues, etc. Practices universal precautions and adheres to facility policy with regard to spread of infections. Maintains department level competencies and participates in performance improvement activities.


Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:

Required Education:
Graduate from accredited school of Nursing

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current NJ RN License

You'll love our benefits, too.

As a Caring Culture, Virtua provides a rewarding workplace that allows every member of our team to experience personal and professional growth, while achieving an important work/life balance. Our benefits program is dedicated to your personal health and wellbeing and offers everything from a generous 401(k)* program and medical and dental coverage options to tuition reimbursement and employee wellness programs. It's all part of why you'll find a true sense of belonging here among our diverse, talented staff members - and why you'll achieve more throughout your career.

20hrs per week. Tues, 7a-3p; Fri & everyother weekend & everyother holiday, 3p-11p

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2387471-New-Jersey-Staff-Nurse <![CDATA[Reg Nurse (RN) Long Term Care 7a 3p 36hs per week - (Mt Holly, New Jersey)]]> The Virtua Experience

It's a culture of respect, support and continual learning that ensures an exceptional environment for our employees and our patients. Our warm, patient-focused culture has developed through very specific values that are well understood and reinforced across our organization, day in and day out. It's this attention to detail that has placed Virtua among the Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Places to Work - three years in a row. (Inducted into special Hall of Fame category).

Virtua Health carries forth a commitment to the communities of South Jersey. As one of the region's largest employers we know that, more than anything, our people create the Virtua Experience - starting with senior leadership that is committed to developing employees at every step of their careers. It is strengthened every time we hire talented, dedicated nurses to ensure the highest quality healthcare, close to home - including specialized services, such as cancer care, joint replacement, vascular surgery, neonatal intensive care, behavioral health programs or any one of hundreds of other services.

We offer nursing at its best.
Virtua nurses work in a truly talented, diverse and innovative environment on the cutting edge of patient care, supported by everything from Smart Pumps to fully digital labs and ORs, revolutionary surgical technologies and more. Add to that our dedication to advancing their professional skills through Virtua University, providing time off to earn CNEs on- or off-site, and our educational reimbursement program. It's easy to see how you can achieve more in your career. Our aim is to hire the best of the best, then give them everything they need to grow their careers with us. It's all part of why you'll find a true sense of belonging here. Summary:
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents/patients. Administers medications and treatments and documents per facility policy.


Position Responsibilities:
Administers treatments/medications as ordered by physician, and documents same and closely monitors effectiveness.

Performs comprehensive assessment of resident/patient including development, implementation and evaluation of a written plan of care for each resident/patient. Monitors care being rendered to patient/resident by LPN & CNA (including agency staff) to ensure that all personnel are providing care to the resident as stated by the plan of care and facility policy.

Actively participates in the Patient Satisfaction program . Monitors staff interaction, keeps patient and families advised of patient/resident progress and response to care plan during their shift . Complies with Virtua Star Standards of Performance.
Responds to emergencies, assess, evaluates and confers with a physician triaging patient appropriate level of care.
Educates patient/resident and family/responsible party regarding individual care and needs, safety issues, etc. Practices universal precautions and adheres to facility policy with regard to spread of infections. Maintains department level competencies and participates in performance improvement activities.


Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:

Required Education:
Graduate from accredited school of Nursing

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current NJ RN License

7a-3p, 36 hrs per week; rotating schedule- week one 4 days week two, 5days

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2387470-New-Jersey-Staff-Nurse <![CDATA[Nurse Practitioner - (Voorhees, New Jersey)]]> Will independently assess, diagnose, prescribe medications and treat patients according to the established protocols in collaboration with physicians. The NP will function within the scope of practice as defined by the state nurses practice act, delineation of privileges set forth by the practice setting and the American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics. Provide triage referral coordination, develops differential diagnosis, and individualized care plans along with patient education for specific disease types as appropriate.


Position Responsibilities:
Provides the range of treatment or service needed by the patient. This range of treatment includes, but is not limited to History and Physicals exams, consultations and referrals, Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests. Pharmacologic interventions, where clinically indicated, will be in accordance with the established joint protocols and APN prescribing guidelines.

Performs therapeutic treatments, including but not limited to: wound care, suturing, performing and assisting with minor office procedures, and drain removal.

Administrative responsibilities which may include scheduling surgical cases, providing triage, orientation of clinical staff, precepting of students, and call rotation as required based on the practice. Ensures practice compliance in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Displays motivation and initiative in meeting the goals of the practice.

Appropriately documents subjective and objective findings including assessment and plan in the patient¿s medical record. Ensures accurate coding and billing.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team to provide each patient and their family the highest quality healthcare. Including assessment of patient/family knowledge and initiation of patient/family education. For uncommon or unstable conditions, the NP will participate in the diagnosis with consultation and either refer to a specialist or participate in the dual management and treatment with the collaborating physician.
Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:
Must have excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Masters Degree in Nursing.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Stay current with Medical trends and provide evidence-based practice medicine by completing the required continuing education credits as mandated by state requirement.
Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse is required.
Current NJ RN license and appropriate Advance Practice licensure for specialty.
BLS certification. CDS and DEA licensure.

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2375014-Voorhees-Nursing <![CDATA[Reg Nurse Home Health JNESO per visit - (Mt Laurel, New Jersey)]]> Role Statement:
Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence based - practice for the patient in their homes. Coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with other members of the healthcare team, patients, patient families and significant others to develop the plan of care. Supervises the Home Health Aide in the home. Promotes delivery of quality care and efficient utilization of agency resources.


Job Essentials:
- Conducts comprehensive patient assessments incorporating psychosocial and physiological status as well as health behaviors, compliance with therapeutic regime and technical procedures.
- Coordinates plan of treatment with the physician through timely and appropriate communication with the physician.
- Administers, monitors, and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
- Demonstrates complete knowledge of established standards for documentation , use of point of service devise, and time frames for completion.
- Educates patient and family / significant other regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, medications, safety issues, etc.
- Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to establish the plan of care
- Maintains standard precautions and patient safety principles.
- Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
- Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.


Educational Requirements, Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have a valid NJ RN License. Baccalaureate Degree preferred. 1 - 2 years recent work experience in a hospital i.e. Med/Surg, E.R., OB/GYN, Peds, MICU, CCU or other specialty units and/or one year recent community health experience. Broad knowledge of nursing practice and ability to apply specific skills in the home health setting. Homecare exp. 1-2 years.

]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2238289-New-Jersey-Staff-Nurse <![CDATA[Reg Nurse LTC PD - (Mt Holly, New Jersey)]]> The Virtua Experience

It's a culture of respect, support and continual learning that ensures an exceptional environment for our employees...and our patients. Our warm, patient-focused culture has developed through very specific values that are well understood and reinforced across our organization, day in and day out. It's this attention to detail that has placed Virtua among the Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Places to Work - three years in a row. (Inducted into special Hall of Fame category).

Virtua Health carries forth a commitment to the communities of South Jersey. As one of the region's largest employers we know that, more than anything, our people create the Virtua Experience - starting with senior leadership that is committed to developing employees at every step of their careers. It is strengthened every time we hire talented, dedicated individuals and provide them with leading technology and ongoing opportunities to grow. Summary:
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents/patients. Administers medications and treatments and documents per facility policy.


Position Responsibilities:
Administers treatments/medications as ordered by physician, and documents same and closely monitors effectiveness.

Performs comprehensive assessment of resident/patient including development, implementation and evaluation of a written plan of care for each resident/patient. Monitors care being rendered to patient/resident by LPN & CNA (including agency staff) to ensure that all personnel are providing care to the resident as stated by the plan of care and facility policy.

Actively participates in the Patient Satisfaction program . Monitors staff interaction, keeps patient and families advised of patient/resident progress and response to care plan during their shift . Complies with Virtua Star Standards of Performance.
Responds to emergencies, assess, evaluates and confers with a physician triaging patient appropriate level of care.
Educates patient/resident and family/responsible party regarding individual care and needs, safety issues, etc. Practices universal precautions and adheres to facility policy with regard to spread of infections. Maintains department level competencies and participates in performance improvement activities.


Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:

Required Education:
Graduate from accredited school of Nursing

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current NJ RN License

flexible schedule as needed

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2107865-New-Jersey-Staff-Nurse <![CDATA[Reg Nurse PD Tier 1 Summit OR - (Voorhees, New Jersey)]]> Role Statement:
Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Job Essentials:
- Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
- Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
- Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
- Participates in clinical decision-making.
- Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
- Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
- Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
- Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
- Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
- Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have valid NJ RN License. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills. Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers

Must be flexible able to work varied hours and days

Virtua Health is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin or any other category protected by federal or state law.]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2075962-Voorhees-Staff-Nurse <![CDATA[LPN LTC Per Diem - (Mt Holly, New Jersey)]]> The Virtua Experience

It's a culture of respect, support and continual learning that ensures an exceptional environment for our employees...and our patients. Our warm, patient-focused culture has developed through very specific values that are well understood and reinforced across our organization, day in and day out. It's this attention to detail that has placed Virtua among the Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Places to Work - three years in a row. (Inducted into special Hall of Fame category).

Virtua Health carries forth a commitment to the communities of South Jersey. As one of the region's largest employers we know that, more than anything, our people create the Virtua Experience - starting with senior leadership that is committed to developing employees at every step of their careers. It is strengthened every time we hire talented, dedicated individuals and provide them with leading technology and ongoing opportunities to grow. Summary:
Under the direction of, and in collaboration with a Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care within the scope of their licensure. Includes things such as information gathering, identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN, Administers and documents therapeutic interventions, assists in education of patients and families, administers medications. (Certified LPNs can initiate IV Therapy and medications (All LPNs can discharge patients).


Position Responsibilities:
Administers, monitors, and documents therapeutic interventions (including medications) and regime as directed by RN.

Identifies and communicates changes in patient¿s status to RN and responds appropriately.

Assists in the education of patient family regarding disease process, individual care needs wellness and safety.

Administers IV Therapy and Medications to patient.

Monitors care rendered by unlicensed assistive personnel.

Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.


Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:
One year previous acute care experience preferred

Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Valid NJ LPN license, BLS, IV and Venipuncture certification

as needed

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