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Lippincott Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ, USA
Onsite
Location:
Lippincott - 301 Lippincott DriveRemote Type:
On-SiteEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Job 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.
Educates patients 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.
Demonstrates complete knowledge of established standards for documentation, use of point of service device, and time frames for completion.
Maintains standard precautions and patient safety principles. Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience: 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 of 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
Training / Certification / Licensure: Must have a valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board
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Hourly Rate: $44.57 - $60.44
The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.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.For more benefits information click here.