RN - Home Health
RN - Home Health
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Job Description
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 thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists lifechanging care or something inbetween 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 14000 colleagues including over 2850 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 Magnetrecognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve 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 otherlocations were committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing lifechanging resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Lippincott 301 Lippincott DriveEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
New Full Time RNs are eligible for a sign on bonus of $5000!!
(minimum 1 year experience in specialty area).
Summary:
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.
Position Responsibilities:
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.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Must have a valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
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.
Required Education:
Baccalaureate Degree preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
