Sctu Rn - Pd

Virtua Medical Group, PA; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Specialty Care Transport (SCT) Nurse to provide care during transport between facilities. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs, and you will lead the multidisciplinary care team to deliver patient- and family-centered care.

Must have RN license in New Jersey, ACLS/PALS/CPR, EMT current; BSN preferred; 1 year ED/ICU experience; driver’s license; per diem, part-time shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum nursing experience required, 2 years nursing experience preferred in an Emergency Department or a Critical Care Unit.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• ACLS, PALS, CPR certifications required; Licensed RN in New Jersey; Valid driver's license; EMT current; CCRN or CEN preferred.

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; responds to 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; SCTU ready for service at all times.

Skills

Nursing experience

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse Licensure NJ

BSN preferred

Graduate of School of Nursing

Tools

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

CPR Certification

EMT Certification

CCRN/CEN preferred

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:

Voorhees - 106 Carnie Blvd.

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Per Diem

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

0

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

Hourly Rate:

$60.05

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