Home Health RN – Patient Education & Care Coordination

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health's Home Care Department is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled home health care to adult patients in designated territories. The RN will perform assessments, implement plans, and educate patients and families in disease management.

The ideal candidate has NJ RN license, at least one year of medical/surgical experience, and is capable of coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring safety, quality, and patient-centered outcomes in home settings.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills and hospital practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

Virtua Health's Home Care Department is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled home health care to adult patients in designated territories. The RN will perform assessments, implement plans, and educate patients and families in disease management.

The ideal candidate has NJ RN license, at least one year of medical/surgical experience, and is capable of coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring safety, quality, and patient-centered outcomes in home settings.