Home Health RN: In-Home Patient Care & Coordination

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse for home health that assesses, plans, and coordinates patient care in patients' homes. You will collaborate closely with physicians and families to develop and implement personalized care plans.

The role requires NJ RN licensure, 1–2 years hospital experience or 1 year community health, and strong nursing knowledge applied to home health settings. This position emphasizes safety, documentation, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
• 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 recent community health experience.
• Broad knowledge of nursing practice and ability to apply specific skills in the home health setting.

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.
• Demonstrates complete knowledge of established standards for documentation, use of point of service device, and time frames for completion.
• Educates patient 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.
• Maintains standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Education

Baccalaureate Degree preferred

Job description

Virtua in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse for home health that assesses, plans, and coordinates patient care in patients' homes. You will collaborate closely with physicians and families to develop and implement personalized care plans.

The role requires NJ RN licensure, 1–2 years hospital experience or 1 year community health, and strong nursing knowledge applied to home health settings. This position emphasizes safety, documentation, and patient education.