RN- Registered Nurse - FT Practice
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. Job Information: Summary: Prepares patient and assists clinical provider with patient examination by obtaining and documenting vital sings, past medical history, social history and chief complaint. Performing procedures while also providing treatment as ordered by the physician. Functions as a health care team member by assisting with patient and family education.
Requirements
- Experience in primary care preferred, minimum 6 months experience in a physician practice.
- Knowledge of minor surgical procedures and sterile technique.
- Graduate of approved LPN School of Nursing.
- Current NJ LPN License.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint and preparing patient for provider exam.
- Prepares exam room as required based on chief complaint.
- Provides general medical treatment such as administering medications, applying appliances, dressings, performing first aid for injuries, lacerations, etc. as ordered by physician.
- Assists providers in the daily delivery of patient care. Performs patient assessment and carries out patient and family education needs.
- Maintain par level of clinical supplies for facility.
- Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens for processing. Administers vaccines and completes required documentation. Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG, Pulmonary Function, etc. as ordered by the physician.
- Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly to ensure that the clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
- Medication refills per office policy.
- Coumadin management to include patient follow up.
Benefits
- 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
- an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
