SCTU RN Per diem 7a-7p

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Specialty Care Transport (SCT) Nurse to deliver high-quality care during patient transfers between facilities. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure patient- and family-centered care throughout each encounter.

The role requires RN licensure in New Jersey, ACLS, PALS, CPR, and EMT certification, with BSN preferred. Strong critical thinking and autonomous teamwork are essential to succeed in a fast-paced transport environment.

Qualifications

• Year minimum nursing experience required; 2 years in ED/CCU preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• ACLS, PALS, CPR certifications required; NJ RN license; EMT current; CCRN or CEN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment and provide treatment per established protocols during transports.
• Serve as crew leader on a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Document assessments, treatments, responses, and transfer of care on completion of each incident.
• Maintain SCTU readiness and equipment; ensure safety and adherence to protocols.

Skills

Nursing experience

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Autonomous work

Education

Accredited School of Nursing graduate

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

PALS

CPR

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.

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:

• 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.

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Salary: $56.17 - $56.17 Hourly

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.