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:

Pennsauken - 6991 North Park Dr.

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

36

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

*This position will require travel to our hospitals to facilitate hospital at home transfers as needed.

Job Summary:

This position is a registered nurse who supports hospitalized patients through care coordination, clinical review, and discharge planning activities throughout their acute care stay using virtual technology. Operating from Virtua’s centralized command center, this role collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, efficient, and well-coordinated transitions of care.

Focuses on reviewing clinical information, identifying potential barriers to discharge, supporting medication accuracy and reinforcing education, while working in partnership with bedside clinical teams. When patients are enrolled, the nurse coordinates education, logistics, and transition support and may provide onsite assistance to ensure a smooth and safe transition from the hospital to home. This role delivers care virtually while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient experience across multiple acute care locations simultaneously.

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct admission-level reviews of newly hospitalized patients to support medication reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy of documented information. Identify and escalate potential safety concerns, documentation gaps, or coordination needs according to organizational standards.  

Perform ongoing clinical and discharge readiness reviews to identify barriers to transition, including social, logistical, or system-related factors. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support discharge planning and assess eligibility for programs such as Hospital at Home. Facilitate communication and coordination but does not replace bedside clinical decision-making.

Support discharge preparation activities by reviewing documentation for completeness, reinforcing patient and caregiver education related to medications, equipment, and follow-up care, an ensuring alignment across care teams for safe transitions.  

Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.  

Participate as an active member of the care coordination team and maintain competency in required virtual care technologies.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of recent acute care nursing experience, required.

Excellent communication skills, assessment skills, and clinical judgement required.

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program, required.

BSN preferred.

Training / Certification / Licensure:

Current State of New Jersey nursing license to practice as a registered nurse, required.

Current CPR certification BLS, required.

Valid driver’s license required. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet insurance requirements. Relevant certification preferred.

Hourly Rate: $44.61 - $61.97 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.

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