Registered Nurse (RN), Home Health Care - Full Time
About The Position
Virtua Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for home health care. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in patients’ homes using outcome identification and evidence-based practice. The role coordinates care and collaborates with healthcare team members, patients, families, and significant others to develop plans of care. The nurse also supervises Home Health Aides and promotes quality care and efficient use of agency resources. The position is based at Lippincott, 301 Lippincott Drive, and is listed as on-site. It is a regular employee position on the first shift, with 40 total weekly hours. The hourly rate is $44.57–$60.44, varying according to applicant experience, internal equity, and market data.
Requirements
- One to two years of recent hospital work experience in areas such as Med/Surg, E.R., OB/GYN, Peds, MICU, CCU, or another specialty unit, and/or one year of recent community health experience.
- Broad knowledge of nursing practice and the ability to apply specific nursing skills in the home health setting.
- Valid New Jersey RN license; approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including psychosocial and physiological status, health behaviors, compliance with therapeutic regimens, and technical procedures.
- Coordinate the plan of treatment with the physician through timely and appropriate communication.
- Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimens.
- Educate patients and their families or significant others about disease processes, individual care needs, wellness, medications, and safety issues.
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members to establish the plan of care.
- Follow established documentation standards, use the point-of-service device, and complete documentation within required time frames.
- Maintain standard precautions and patient safety principles.
- Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
- Maintain professional and departmental competencies.
- Supervise the Home Health Aide in the home.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) plan (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
- Optional long-term disability
- Colleague and dependent life insurance
- Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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