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.

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Please note that this is NOT a remote position.

Virtua has introduced a new and exciting form of Nursing – “Hospital from Home” (H@H).  The Hospital at Home program is a technology driven care model that allows our patients to receive med/surg level of care safely in their home. This can provide you with the personal interaction that you are missing on the floor.

Each patient is selected by a criterion that is set forth by a panel of Physicians, Nurses and Administrators.  Patients are identified either during a current admission or directly from the Emergency room. They are very excited to receive care in their home. Hospital at Home allows them to fully recover in their own environment.

H@H requires our nurses to make two visits per day (or more as needed) to assess our patients, deliver medications, provide education and other nursing interventions.  Mileage and all necessary equipment will be provided.  DME is determined prior to discharge and is sent to the home. 

Please visit Hospital at Home (virtua.org) for additional details regarding the program.

Job Summary:

The Hospital at Home focused Registered Nurse will bring the essential elements of the inpatient care delivery model into the patient’s defined living space through the use of leveraged technology and remote clinical care coordination. The Hospital at Home RN provides quality care to patients through the implementation of the nursing process applied through a team nursing model. The Hospital at Home RN will access and document the care of patients and the RN will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to deliver therapeutic interventions within the patient’s home while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The Hospital at Home RN will work in patient homes as well as on-site at the Hospital at Home Command Center, and will be expected to work within the surrounding communities of each of Virtua’s five acute care hospitals.

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Perform and document nursing process – assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients receiving care remotely or in-person at their defined home. Review and follow-up on patient education, implemented patient care plans, and coordinated services. Triage, identify, and act on changes in patient condition.

Utilize and instruct patient and family on the use of the telehealth tablet used for biometric data capture, patient symptom reporting, and telehealth visits.

Adheres to policies and procedures of the organization, including HIPAA and Patient confidentially regulations.

Maintains nursing supplies and anticipates and restocks needed supplies. Maintains safe and clean working environment.

All other duties as assigned.

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Required Experience:

Minimum of 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience. Experience working in an emergency department setting or home health preferred. Excellent assessment skills and clinical judgement.

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

BSN preferred.

Training / Certification / Licensure:

Current State of New Jersey nursing license to practice as a registered nurse.  Current CPR certification and BLS.

Must have current proof of valid driver's license and auto insurance.