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 (https://www.virtua.org/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 (https://www.virtua.org/about/eat-well) , 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.

　　Employment Type:

　　Employee

　　Employment Classification:

　　Per Diem

　　Time Type:

　　Part time

　　Work Shift:

　　1st Shift (United States of America)

　　Total Weekly Hours:

　　Location:

　　Mount Laurel - 523 Fellowship Road

　　Mount Laurel, NJ

　　Additional Locations:

　　Job Information:

　　Virtua Health, a Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, has received many awards for quality, safety, and its outstanding work environment. As a High Reliability Organization , Virtua Health has systems in place that makes us consistent in accomplishing our goals and avoiding potentially catastrophic errors. As South Jersey’s largest health system, we are committed to the mission of helping people be well, get well, and stay well and average more than one million patient encounters each year. Virtua’s 14,000 employees provide comprehensive care at 5 hospitals and more than 280 other locations, in addition to bringing health services directly into communities through home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, and its paramedic program. The Philadelphia Business Journal named Virtua #1 Best Place to Work in the Delaware Valley (2018 & 2019) in the 1,000-employee plus category. Virtua has been elected to the Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Place to Work Hall of Fame.

　　Here is an opportunity to join the Home Care Department of Virtua Health where caring is at the core of our nursing culture. Virtua Home Care is a large, Medicare-certified home health agency that provides multidisciplinary skilled services in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties. Nurses are assigned to care teams in designated geographical territories. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with a minimum of one - year medical/surgical experience to work predominately in Camden/Gloucester Counties . Prior home health experience is preferred, but is not required . As a Home Health RN, you will provide hands-on skilled nursing care for adult patients in their homes. Patient/caregiver education in disease management is an essential part of the nurse’s role to support and promote self-management skills. At Virtua, patient safety, evidence-based care, specialty certifications, shared governance and just culture are the distinguishing attributes that set us apart from the others.

　　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.Position 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.Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: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.

　　Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well

　　That's our mission.

　　We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities.

　　Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare.

　　We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.