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Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care within scope of practice. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Job Essentials:

- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports the plan of care under the direction of RN.

- Performs technical duties as directed by RN specific to population served and documents appropriately.

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

- Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.

- Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.

- Assists in orientation of healthcare team.

- Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.

- Maintains departmental level competencies.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required. Must have successfully completed multi-skilled technician program and capable of completing BLS certification. Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Enhances skills through on-going education and training. Must have strong communication skills.

Pay,Benefits,...]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 889179-New-Jersey-MST's-and-Nursing-Assistants
Excellent opportunity to join a busy, active, well managed Oncology Unit at Virtua Memorial. Previous oncology experience preferred.

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...]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 880551-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Mevatron linear accelerator mechanical QA monthly testing

and detailed record-keeping in accord with ACR guidelines

for both photons and electrons

Varian linear accelerator mechanical QA monthly testing

and detailed record-keeping in accord with ACR guidelines

With Chief Physicist performs annual absolute dose calibration measurements of both linear accelerators

With Chief Physicist performs mandatory annual water phantom scanning for accelerator performance constancy on both linear accelerators and the processing of this data.

In absence of Chief Physicist will do monthly radiation output checks on either linear accelerator

Performs as needed special dosimetry measurements on patients using diode dosimeters

Performs as needed special dosimetry measurements for custom electron patient treatments

Daily review and approval of multiple patient treatment plans

Continuing independent calculations for patient treatments

Continuing weekly physics checking of all patient charts

In absence of Dosimetrist, substitutes as backup Dosimetrist and develops computerized patient treatment plans at request of physicians. Is also responsible for correct export of these plans to record and verify system and independent accuracy verifications.

Interacts with machine therapists as patient treatment plan trouble-shooter if necessary.

Radiation oncology brachythe...]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 877010-New-Jersey-Other
Role Statement:

Responsible for assessing, educating, and making clinical decisions regarding the medical nutrition therapy of patients in the long term care setting. Responsible for assuring that nutrition care is provided according to policies and procedures as well as regulatory guidelines.

Job Essentials:

¿ Collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, and other health care professionals to assure patient nutrition needs are met.

¿ Provides routine clinical service such as nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and documentation.

¿ Documentation is legible, accurate, timely, and consistent with regulatory requirements.

¿ Educates patients utilizing approved education materials and in a knowledgeable and caring manner.

¿ Attends and participates in all care conferences, family meetings, discharge planning, and other scheduled meetings and programs as assigned. Assures that assignments are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

¿ Provides weekend administrative coverage as assigned by facility

¿ Communicates effectively and professionally with all levels of associates.

¿ Maintains professional credentials

¿ Participates in orientation and training of scheduled staff, per diem staff, students and/or interns.

¿ Completes annual competencies

¿ Adheres to Virtua and clinical nutrition policies regarding attendance, schedules, and dress co...]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 874324-New-Jersey-Other
Role Statement:

A masters prepared nurse whose primary focus is the assurance of clinical outcomes for select patient populations through staff education, interdisciplinary coordination of care, and clinical leadership.

Job Essentials:

- Interprets clinical, technologic, patient and operations data to improve clinical quality and patient outcomes for the population of patients on the unit.

- Co ordinates and directs members of the interdisciplinary health teams in the implementation of standardized approaches to patient care.

- Directs staff discharge process including education, disposition and timeliness.

- Evaluates initial nursing skills through on-unit observation, chart review and discussion. Oversees learning and orientation, mediates education and competency short falls as well as developing preceptors within the organization.

- Evaluates efficacy of case studies, rounds, research and develops education to introduce standards of care practices.

- Redesigns care modality for patient/disease management and resolve clinical quality issues which involve members of the IDC team.

- Provides real time counseling and coaching to the interdisciplinary team.

- Assesses competency assessment plans and subsequent education plans for the staff of the unit.

- Communicates practice changes from committees and ensures application of new policies, procedures, equipment...]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 874325-New-Jersey-Other
The childbirth educator provides prenatal and/or parenting education and to the community through Virtua's programs.

Job Essentials:

- Provides prenatal and/or parenting education according to the curriculum provided by Family Health Services leadership

- Collaborates with Family Health Services leadership to develop educational programs that meet the needs of Virtua physicians and clients

- Assists in evaluation of existing materials and programs with a goal of providing the highest quality programs for Virtua clients

- Observes and mentors new instructors as needed

- Acts as a liaison between Virtua Health and the community it serves.

- Maintains a high level of STAR qualities to provide customer satisfaction.

- Supports the strategic goals of the Women's and Children's Programs of Excellence

Qualifications

- Childbirth educators will have NJ RN with current certification as a childbirth educator, or Labor and Delivery, Obstetric or Maternal nursing experience.

- Support Group facilitators will have expertise in the Group's subject area as well as experience facilitating small groups

- Evidence of good organizational and communication skills.

- Proficient in presentation techniques, good human relation skills, and knowledge of adult learning styles and group dynamics.]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 874322-New-Jersey-Other
The child passenger seat technician provides car seat safety inspection and installation services and education at various activities including patient discharge, Virtua car seat fitting stations and community car seat safety inspection check points throughout Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties.

Job Essentials:

- Uses the Child Safety Seat Checklist and data provided by the New Jersey Highway Traffic and Safety Administration to perform car seat safety inspections.

- Provides education and instruction on car seat safety to new parents during the immediate postpartum period

- Participates in community events by performing car seat safety inspections and education

- Works collaboratively with the technicians at check point events

- Maintains a high level of STAR qualities to provide customer satisfaction.

- Makes recommendations for program enhancements and improvements.

Qualifications

- Certified Child Safety Technician

- High School graduate with strong communication skills.

- Evidence of good organizational skills and a willingness to work in a community setting.]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 874323-New-Jersey-Other
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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.

Responsibilities

Role Statement: (Provide 1 to 3 sentences describing the role of the job)

Provides Advanced Life Support in the emergency setting under the direction of a Medical Command Physician, to the community and surrounding areas. Has accountability for the Advanced Life Support needs of the pre-hospital patient, including assessment, and use of verbal and/or written protocols of the medical director.

Job E...]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 867788-New-Jersey-Paramedic
Role Statement:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care within scope of practice. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Job Essentials:

- Supports the plan of care under the direction of RN.

- Performs technical duties as directed by RN specific to population served and documents appropriately.

- Performs EKGs and bedside glucose monitoring.

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

- Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.

- Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.

- Assists in orientation of healthcare team.

- Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.

- Maintains departmental level competencies.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required. Must have successfully completed a nursing assistant program or the basic Fundamentals of Nursing courses or have one year of Nursing Assistant experience. Must be capable of completing BLS certification. Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. E...]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 853398-New-Jersey-MST's-and-Nursing-Assistants
Role Statement:

Processes surgical and autopsy specimens. Prepares and stains tissue slides for the microscopic

examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. Examines slides under microscope to ensure preparation meets laboratory requirements

Job Essentials:

- Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special processing, selects proper protocol based on physician orders.

- Embeds tissue specimens in paraffin correctly identifying tissue type as well as normal and abnormal tissue components.

- Cuts tissue in ultra thin sections modifying technique for type of tissue. Produces slides without lines or wrinkles.

- Performs routine, special and immuno staining procedures.

- Performs, reviews, and documents quality control according to established policies and procedures.

- Suggests improvement opportunities that contribute to the betterment of the department.

- Other duties as requested.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree (BS) and graduation from an approved Histotechnology Program or equivalent. HTL (ASCP) certification required. Must be able to prepare slides of high quality for diagnosis by the pathologist. Skillful application of a variety of special stains and immunohistochemical techniques is required. Ability to define problems, collect data, solve routine practical problems, interpret technical information, maintain accurate re...]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 839519-New-Jersey-Laboratory-Services
Under RN supervision, assists in providing and coordinating patient care for surgical/obstetrical

Patients within the standards of care.

Job Essentials:

- Assembles supplies/equipment fro surgical cases according to preference card. Does set-ups for vaginal births including equipment/instruments.

- Safely operates equipment/machinery and performs sponge, sharp instrument count per policy and procedure.

- Cleans unit specific equipment and instruments and/or OR and LDR's procedure rooms between cases utilizing standard precautions.

- Orders and stocks supplies in all OR's and LDR's.

- Provides support to nursing and ancillary departments by transporting and transferring patients to and between units.

- May be required to perform linen management tasks.

- May be required to perform clerical functions.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications: (Indicate years of similar job experience required)

High school diploma or GED required. Must complete BLS certification. Graduate of Surgical Technology training program or 2 years previous scrub experience required.]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 825371-New-Jersey-MST's-and-Nursing-Assistants
Role Statement:

Responsible for day-to-day management of thrift shop. Goal is to increase hours of operation, sales revenue, maintain volunteer staffing.

Job Essentials:

- Supervises daily operation of the thrift shop. Responsible for merchandise display, pricing, and inventory. Responsible for staffing of shops with assistance of Volunteer Services Director/s.

- Trains and orients volunteers.

- Oversees financial operations and ensure that financial information is in order

- Promotes the thrift shops through advertising and window displays.

- Identifies and uses new methods to improve productivity and a competitive edge.

- Constructively and consistently deals with staff behavior in a direct and confidential manner with the input, as needed, of the Volunteer Director.

- Hold department meetings with staff/volunteers on a rergular basis.

- Generates enthusiasm to staff while showing courtesy and respect to customers.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications:

- Retail, business, or marketing background experience is required.

- Must be able to communicate at various levels.

- Outlook, Word, Power Point, and the Internet experience.

- Marketing/Sales and budgetary experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Virtua Health is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ...]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 823216-New-Jersey-Other
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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 ou...]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 823217-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Excellent per diem opportunity for RN's with at least 2 years of current Labor and Delivery experience.

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 compe...]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 823213-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
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 ...]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 823214-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
The Major Gift Officer will report to the VP of The Virtua Foundation. The focus of this position will be bringing in major gifts to support Virtua¿s active and comprehensive capital campaigns. We need assertive people who can come in and hit the ground running. This isn¿t a position for the unmotivated or one who lacks drive and desire. We need someone who can quickly build relationships, someone who is goal oriented, and someone who can quickly start closing deals. We need the cream of the crop!

Our Major Gift Officer will not be sidetracked with setting up events and working behind the scenes. You will be out meeting current donors, networking with our doctors, adding new prospects and bringing in gifts. Quite simply, you will be out on the front lines doing what you do best!!

Qualifications

- Experience managing an active portfolio of 125-150+ gift prospects

- Proven track record in closing six and seven figure major gifts

- Successful experience in making cold calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies

- Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage new accounts

- Ability to talk money and close a deal with grace

- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thorough understanding of strategic development

- Knowledge and applied use of charitable giving instruments and options

- Experience with Raisers Edge

- Knowledge of...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 820078-New-Jersey-Corporate
The Prospect Researcher coordinates research activities using on-line services and hard copy sources and maintains a system of prospect research and management for the support of fundraising activities for the Virtua Foundation. They will conduct detailed research on multi-million dollar gift prospects and will interact with the CEO, system and Foundation board members, committed volunteers, etc., in the development of major gift and annual fund prospect strategies. The Prospect Researcher must ensure that donor/prospect information is kept confidential and be able to discern what information should be kept in donor files.

Job Essentials:

¿ Assist in building and maintaining the Research Library used by the Foundation.

¿ Conduct prospect research by utilizing donor databases as well as on-line resources.

¿ Conduct foundation research by utilizing on-line and hard copy resources.

¿ Conduct other related research as assigned (i.e. statistics for grant proposals).

¿ Produce detailed, accurate and timely prospect profiles for fundraising activities/major gifts.

¿ Track/code donor database, past and current Foundation Board members, System Board and Committee members, past and current staff.

¿ Maintain and expand research library files which include daily newspaper clippings, grant funding newsletters/reports, annual reports, internal program and subject information, relevant periodicals, etc...]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 817711-New-Jersey-Other
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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 ou...]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 815961-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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.

Responsibilities

Role Statement:

Responsible for managing and directing Virtua's MICU staff in a manner that ensures a high level of customer service, employee compliance and clinical competency. Coordinates services with support departments to ensure the readiness and timely response of all MICU vehicles. Maintains appropriate and consistent communication and application of all MICU Department policies, initiatives, goa...]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 815956-New-Jersey-Paramedic
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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 ou...]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 815953-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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.

Responsibilities

- Provides direct resident/patient care. Performs ADL's in conjunction with individual patient /resident needs.

Job Essentials: (List 5 or more of the job's major responsibilities)

- Provide assistance with ADL's (bathing, grooming, dressing, hygiene, feeding)

- Promotes independence by assisting in restorative programs

- Reports all changes in patient/resident condition and unsafe ...]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 834353-New-Jersey-MST's-and-Nursing-Assistants
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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.

Responsibilities

Role Statement:

Plans, organizes and directs the operations of Central Sterile Supply. Develops and implements policies and procedures to comply with JCAHO, State regulations and hospital policy. Acts as a role model for staff and others, promoting a climate for effective performance, while allocating resources to support the system mission, vision and values. Accountable for expenditures and budget varia...]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 808475-New-Jersey-Management
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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.

Responsibilities

Role Statement:

Plans, guides and controls day-to-day operations of Central Sterile Supply, which includes processing of instrumentation and equipment and supply management. Assists Director in developing and implementing policies and procedures to comply with JCAHO, State regulations and hospital policy. Acts as a role model for staff and others, promoting a climate for effective performance, while alloc...]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 805902-New-Jersey-Other
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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 ou...]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 795535-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Role Statement: (Provide 1 to 3 sentences describing the role of the job)

Monitors all facility staff and responds to situations/problems facility-wide in the absence of administration. Reports problems to Administrator/Director of Nursing. Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents/patients. Administers medications and treatments and documents per facility policy.

Job Essentials: (List 5 or more of the job's major responsibilities)

- Directs and supervises the day to day functions of the nursing units and various departments working during the assigned shift, ensuring that all staff involved in providing care to patient/resident are following the plan of care and facility policy and procedure.

- Reports to Asst Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing recommendations to improve the operation of the nursing department.

- Immediately addresses any problems through disciplinary action, as appropriate, and reports same to the Administrator or Director of Nursing.

- Closely supervises, monitors and evaluates staff providing care. Assists and intervenes as appropriate to ensure quality care is consistently provided.

- Practices and directs unit staff in practicing universal precautions and adheres to facility policy with regard to spread of infections.

- Maintains department level competencies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 795534-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Identifies patient's financial needs, assists and directs patients to other governmental programs available. Processes NJ Healthcare Assistance Program applications and stays current with all governmental and State regulatory programs. Promotes teamwork within departmental and internal departments.

Job Essentials: (List 5 or more of the job's major responsibilities)

- Screens and processes patients identified with need for financial assistance

- Interactively communicates with patients and/pr patients family regarding appropriate funding programs and qualifies the patient and/or utilizes outsource eligibility requirements.

- Offers assistance to patients in completion of forms and documentation required to obtain assistance.

- Aggressively works departmental reports as assigned: i.e. Self-Pay Report, Miscellaneous Workman's Compensation and Miscellaneous Auto Reports etc.

- Documents all demographic and insurance changes into financial screens accurately

- Knowledge of Managed Care and Governmental program guidelines

- Other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements, Qualifications: (Indicate years of similar job experience required)

High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of experience in healthcare financial services, physician billing, office or registration required. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, including instructing and/or counseling...]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 769229-New-Jersey-Other
Management Engineer- Marlton, NJ - 2 openings

Provide Customer support in the areas of systems improvement, operational analysis, work process design, information system development & implementation, facility planning, productivity monitoring & other process improvement efforts. Study of existing info. & make rec. of new process, practices & procedures for improvements. Collect data & provide analyses to assist in the development of technology plans & strategies to improve performance. Lead and/or actively analyze existing flow of people, activities & materials, employee work methods & utilization, policies & procedures, supervisory structure, equip & computerized systems. MS in Industrial Engineering. Prior healthcare exp & knowledge of six sigma preferred. 40 hours per week, $ 70, 096/year. Email resumes to cakennedy@virtua.org at Virtua Health, Inc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 438023-New-Jersey-Corporate
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 o...]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 756916-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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 ou...]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 756914-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
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 o...]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 750867-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Exxcellent opportunity for an RN with at least 2 years of current L&D experience.

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.

Educat...]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 748313-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
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 o...]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 748311-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Why do people love working at Virtua?

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 ou...]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 732456-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
This position in the Special Care Nursery requires at least 2 years of recent, related experience.

Why do people love working at Virtua?

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 fr...]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 707545-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Virtua Health has Full- time, Part-time, and Per diem opportunities in Acute Care, Home Care, Outpatient, and Early Intervention for the following South Jersey locations:

INPATIENT: Berlin, Marlton, Mt Holly, Voorhees

OUTPATIENT: Camden, Delran, Lumberton, Voorhees, Washington Twp, Cherry Hill, Turnersville, Sewell

HOME CARE: Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties

EARLY INTERVENTION: Burlington County

Why Virtua?

Rehabilitation professionals at Virtua are the forefront of their field, applying the latest technologies and resources in a collaborative, supportive environment. It's no wonder Virtua is widely recognized as a great place to work.

In fact, we've been voted the best employer in South Jersey multiple times,

and for very good reasons:

Extensive Continuing Education Support

Excellent Opportunities for growth and advancement with Virtua

Comprehensive orientation and peer mentoring

Team Environment

Board-certified Specialist opportunities

Focus on the highest clinical quality and safety.

How to Apply:Two-Step Process

1) Apply to this posting,

2) AND Submit your resume to Laura Missan, Recruiter at lmissan@virtua.org

3) Recruiter will review opportunities that fit your background/interest.

Requirements:

Minimum of Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredite...]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 511990-New-Jersey-Rehab-Professional
Role Statement:

CRNAs will be assigned to the Anesthesiology department and will work under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologists. The CRNA will participate in the pre-operative evaluation of the patient, the selection of an appropriate anesthetic technique, the safe and efficient administration of such technique, the care of the patient in the immediate post-operative period while the patient is in the PACU; may perform anesthesia care and institute resuscitative procedures throughout the hospital; and be available at all times while on duty. The CRNA may also participate in administrative duties, research and clinical instruction as approved by anesthesiology and hospital administration.

- Job Essentials: Demonstrates knowledge of Virtua's service standards and incorporates them into the performance duties

- Performs Complete Pre-Anesthetic Assessment by record, chart review and direct contact with patient and family

- Prepares for Case Management. Has equipment ready and in working condition to safely administer anesthesia. Uses universal safety precautions. Labels and properly store syringes

- Prepares Anesthetic Management Develops and implements Anesthetic care plan. Recognizes patient difficulties Communicates information clearly and logically with Attending. Displays knowledge of current anesthetic principles in selecting anesthetic techniques.

- Demonstrates Professional Competence i...]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 500961-New-Jersey-Staff-RN
Virtua Rehab Professional Networking Event

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010

Time: 5 pm to 8 pm

Where: 1200 Howard Blvd, Suite 200 (2nd Floor), Mt. Laurel NJ 08054

This is your chance to casually speak with our Rehab business leaders and ask the questions on the minds of PT, OT and SLP professionals like you. Whether it's information on the NEW upcoming Voorhees Hospital, Career Opportunities, 2011 Strategic Initiatives or just simply wanting to know what the Virtua Experience is all about, they're here for you! We'll even have a Q&A session.

So secure your opportunity with an RSVP by e-mail to Laura Missan, Recruiter ( lmissan@virtua.org ) and learn first hand why Rehab Professionals across Southern N.J. find the Virtua Experience so rewarding. Feel free to bring your resume. Students in accredited therapy programs are welcomed!

Refreshments will be served.

For: PT, OT, SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, P.T, O.T, S.L.P, rehabilitation, acute care, homecare, home care, Inpatient, outpatient, therapy]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 392733-New-Jersey-Rehab-Professional
Virtua Health has Full- time, Part-time, and Per diem opportunities in Acute Care, Home Care, Outpatient, and Early Intervention for the following South Jersey locations:

INPATIENT: Berlin, Marlton, Mt Holly, Voorhees

OUTPATIENT: Camden, Delran, Lumberton, Voorhees, Washington Twp, Cherry Hill, Turnersville, Sewell

HOME CARE: Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties

EARLY INTERVENTION: Burlington County

Why Virtua?

Rehabilitation professionals at Virtua are the forefront of their field, applying the latest technologies and resources in a collaborative, supportive environment. It's no wonder Virtua is widely recognized as a great place to work.

In fact, we've been voted the best employer in South Jersey multiple times,

and for very good reasons:

Extensive Continuing Education Support

Excellent Opportunities for growth and advancement with Virtua

Comprehensive orientation and peer mentoring

Team Environment

Board-certified Specialist opportunities

Focus on the highest clinical quality and safety.

How to Apply:Two-Step Process

1) Apply to this posting,

2) AND Submit your resume to Laura Missan, Recruiter at lmissan@virtua.org

3) Recruiter will review opportunities that fit your background/interest.

Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current licensure in the State...]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 392732-New-Jersey-Rehab-Professional
Virtua Health has Full- time, Part-time, and Per diem opportunities in Acute Care, Home Care, Outpatient, and Early Intervention for the following South Jersey locations:

INPATIENT: Berlin, Marlton, Mt Holly, Voorhees

OUTPATIENT: Camden, Delran, Lumberton, Voorhees, Washington Twp, Cherry Hill, Turnersville, Sewell

HOME CARE: Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties

EARLY INTERVENTION: Burlington County

Why Virtua?

Rehabilitation professionals at Virtua are the forefront of their field, applying the latest technologies and resources in a collaborative, supportive environment. It¿s no wonder Virtua is widely recognized as a great place to work.

In fact, we¿ve been voted the best employer in South Jersey multiple times,

and for very good reasons:

Extensive Continuing Education Support

Excellent Opportunities for growth and advancement with Virtua

Comprehensive orientation and peer mentoring

Team Environment

Board-certified Specialist opportunities

Focus on the highest clinical quality and safety.

How to Apply:Two-Step Process

1) Apply to this posting,

2) AND Submit your resume to Laura Missan, Recruiter at lmissan@virtua.org

3) Recruiter will review opportunities that fit your background/interest.

Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the APTA. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 391485-New-Jersey-Rehab-Professional