SCTU RN Fulltime night shift

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a Specialty Care Transport (SCT) Nurse to provide care during patient transport between facilities, assess needs, and coordinate a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead a crew, document care transitions, adhere to care standards, and maintain SCTU readiness, delivering safe, patient- and family-centered service across shifts.

Qualifications

• RN license in New Jersey required.
• ACLS, PALS, CPR certifications required.
• Current EMT certification required; CCRN or CEN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment and treatment during transport per established protocols.
• Lead as crew leader on a multidisciplinary care team.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, responses, and transfers of care.
• Maintain all SCTU equipment and ensure readiness at start of each shift.

Skills

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

The role of the Specialty Care Transport (SCT) Nurse is to provide the required care during transport between designated facilities by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s needs during each encounter. The SCT Nurse demonstrates leadership by adhering to standards of patient care, providing the highest level of customer service and by directing the multidisciplinary patient care team. The SCT Nurse accepts the responsibility of creating an environment which promotes healing and wellness, demonstrated by delivery of positive patient and family-centered care services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs patient assessment and provides appropriate treatment according to established protocols and medical command during all patient transports.


• Functions as the crew leader on a multi-disciplinary care team.


• Accurately and completely documents patient assessment, treatment, response to treatment and transfer of care upon completion of every incident. Accurately and efficiently responds to all quality assurance requests.


• Effectively manages rapidly changing situations and demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.


• Maintains all Virtua owned equipment and property in a safe, clean and secure manner.


• Performs vehicle and equipment check at the start of each shift. Ensures that the SCTU is ready for service at all times.

Position Qualifications Required

Required Experience

• (1) year minimum nursing experience required, (2) years nursing experience preferred in an Emergency Department or a Critical Care Unit. Strong critical thinking skills required with the ability to work autonomously, and as part of a team during delivery of patient care.

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

Training / Certification / Licensure

• ACLS, PALS, CPR certifications required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.


• Valid driver’s license required. Must be at least 18 years of age and meet insurance requirements.


• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) required. Current CCRN certification or CEN certification preferred.

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