RN - Home Health Care - Per Diem

Virtua Health

21h • $56 • Onsite

About The Position

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: Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Additional Locations: Job Information: Office: 301 Lippincott, Marlton Territory: Home Health covers Gloucester, Camden, and Burlington Counties – they are split into territories/teams. For PD, we don't guarantee a specific territory but group you to your preferences when possible. Shift Requirement: 36hrs/6 weeks per JNESO union requirement - this comes to 27 total visits for home health. All additional time in addition to your 27 visits can be picked up in preferred territory. Productivity: 6 visits for an 8-hour shift, 8 visits for a 10-hour shift. JNESO Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend day required per 6-week schedule. JNESO Holiday Requirement: 2 special holidays per year. (Level 1 Per Diem nurses must make themselves available each year to work for at least two (2) special days; “special days” for the day shift are defined as: Easter, Mother’s Day, Halloween, the day after Thanksgiving, the day before Christmas and the day after Christmas; “special days” for the night shift (starting at 7:00 p.m. of the day of the special day) are defined as: Easter, Mother’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.) Orientation: First initial week of training is in-person Monday – Friday. RNs without Home Health experience will need extended PT/FT training of 4-6 weeks before moving to per diem schedule. Travel Reimbursement: 72.5 cents/mile Summary: 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.

Requirements

• Must have valid NJ RN License.
• Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed