FT RN - Triage Heart Failure Program - Cherry Hill

Virtua Health; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 109,831,000 - 170,720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Sick leave

Long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a registered nurse to provide triage assessments in person and by telephone, determining the appropriate level of care and coordinating with physicians.

The role supports clinical providers, assists with examinations, handles in-office and telephone emergencies, documents thoroughly, and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing.
• Current NJ RN License.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conducts triage assessments in person and by telephone to determine care level.
• Assists clinical providers with examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient information according to established standards.
• Provides patient education and supports learning for patients and families.
• Administers medications and supports urgent care tasks as directed.
• Collaborates with staff, physicians, and residents; participates in QA projects.

Skills

Triage

Phone triage

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Medication administration

Medical terminology

Education

RN degree

NJ RN Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

Provide Triage Assessments in person and on the telephone with patients to determine the appropriate level of care required.

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.

Salary:

$38.33 - $59.58 Hourly

Benefits:

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.