Nursing Jobs in Voorhees Township, NJ

FT RN - Triage Heart Failure Program - Cherry Hill

$38.33 - $59.58 / hour

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: Cherry Hill - 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations: Job Information: Summary: Provide Triage Assessments in person and on the telephone with patients to determine the appropriate level of care required. Prepare and assist clinical providers with patient examinations and procedures. Perform clinical tasks within the scope of their licensure. Leads team as appropriate and assists with assignment of tasks. Position Responsibilities: • Conducts Triage patient assessments incorporating psychosocial and physiological status as well as health behaviors, compliance with therapeutic regime and technical procedures. • Demonstrates a consistent ability to perform patient triage via telephone as well as in person. • Identifies and evaluates patient and family needs, abilities and readiness to learn via telephone or schedules appointments. Instruct when possible teaching needed via telephone. • Demonstrates complete knowledge of established standards for documentation. • Communicates effectively and professionally with staff, supervisor, clients, physicians and others involved in care. • Handles in office and telephone emergency situations. Stat lab/procedure follow-up. Facilitates medication refills per office policy. Orders office medications. • Prepares patients for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint. • Performs specimens for processing. • Assists with general medical treatment such as administering medication, applying appliances/dressings, performs first aid for injuries, lacerations, punctures, etc. in accordance with policy. • Administers and documents medications requiring calculation and follow up assessment as directed by the physician. • Provides patient education as it relates to heart failure. • Assists in the processing of abnormal lab studies as ordered by the physician. • Assists Residents and Medical Students in the delivery of patient care. • Participates in QI Projects. Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: Minimum 6 months experience in a physicians practice/primary care. Required Education: Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Current NJ RN License. Current CPR certification. Hourly Rate: $38.33 - $59.58 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 .