Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho & Spine PACU (FT 7-7:30)

Virtua Medical Group, PA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Long-term disability and life保险

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a registered nurse for a PACU/acute care role. The position features a 12‑hour day shift (7:00 am to 7:30 pm) three days per week with on‑call requirements for weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates should have PACU, Critical Care, or Emergency Room experience and hold an NJ RN license. ACLS, PALS and BLS are required, with competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have valid NJ RN License.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate a care team.
• PACU, ICU or ER experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions.
• Effectively manages rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family regarding disease process and care needs.
• Delegates and monitors care provided by the nursing team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Participates in orientation and professional development.

Skills

RN License

ACLS

PALS

BLS

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.

Job Information

Shift for this position is 7a‑7:30p three days a week. There is an on‑call requirement for weeknights, weekends, and holidays. Previous PACU experience strongly preferred. If no PACU experience, willing to accept Critical Care or Emergency Room experience. ACLS, PALS, and BLS required.

Location

• Location: 200 Bowman Drive
• Remote Type: On‑Site
• Employment Type: Employee
• Employment Classification: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)
• Total Weekly Hours: 36
• Additional Locations:

Job Summary

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence‑based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Position 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 performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications Required

Required Experience: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on‑going education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills. Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

Training / Certification / Licensure: Must have valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual.

Hourly Rate

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

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.