Registered Nurse (RN), Home Health - Full Time

Virtua West Jersey Health Sys; Cropwell (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey seeks a Registered Nurse for home health care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, coordinating with physicians and families to develop effective home-based plans.

The role requires 1–2 years of hospital nursing experience, a current NJ RN license, and a preference for a Bachelor's degree. Benefits include competitive hourly pay and comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent hospital nursing experience.
• Active NJ RN license.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Able to work in home health setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments in home care.
• Coordinate treatment plans with physicians.
• Administer and monitor therapies.
• Educate patients and families on disease and medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to plan care.
• Ensure documentation standards and safety practices.
• Maintain professional competencies.

Skills

Nursing skills

Home health care

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NJ RN License

Job description

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: Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive 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 Summary

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence based - practice for the patient in their homes. Coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with other members of the healthcare team, patients, patient families and significant others to develop the plan of care. Supervises the Home Health Aide in the home. Promotes delivery of quality care and efficient utilization of agency resources.

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

Position Qualifications

• Required Experience: 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 of recent community health experience.
• Broad knowledge of nursing practice and ability to apply specific skills in the home health setting.
• Required Education: Baccalaureate Degree preferred
• Training / Certification / Licensure: Must have a valid NJ RN License.
• Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board #RD_HH
• Hourly Rate: $44.57 - $60.44 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• 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
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We're dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.