FT RN Triage Heart Failure Program
Job Location:
Cherry Hill, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
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 14000 colleagues including over 2850 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 weve 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 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Cherry Hill - 1 Brace Rd Cherry HillRemote Type:
On-SiteEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Summary:
Provide Triage Assessments in person and on the telephone with patients to determine the appropriate level of care required.
Prepare and assist clinical providers with patient examinations and procedures.
Perform clinical tasks within the scope of their licensure. Leads team as appropriate and assists with assignment of tasks.
Position Responsibilities:
Conducts Triage patient assessments incorporating psychosocial and physiological status as well as health behaviors compliance with therapeutic regime and technical procedures.
Demonstrates a consistent ability to perform patient triage via telephone as well as in person.
Identifies and evaluates patient and family needs abilities and readiness to learn via telephone or schedules appointments. Instruct when possible teaching needed via telephone.
Demonstrates complete knowledge of established standards for documentation.
Communicates effectively and professionally with staff supervisor clients physicians and others involved in care.
Handles in office and telephone emergency situations. Stat lab/procedure follow-up. Facilitates medication refills per office policy. Orders office medications.
Prepares patients for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs chief complaint.
Performs specimens for processing.
Assists with general medical treatment such as administering medication applying appliances/dressings performs first aid for injuries lacerations punctures accordance with policy.
Administers and documents medications requiring calculation and follow up assessment as directed by the physician.
Provides patient education as it relates to heart failure.
Assists in the processing of abnormal lab studies as ordered by the physician.
Assists Residents and Medical Students in the delivery of patient care.
Participates in QI Projects.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Minimum 6 months experience in a physicians practice/primary care.
Required Education:
Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current NJ RN License.
Current CPR certification.
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About Company
Virtua Health is an academic health system committed to helping South Jersey be well, get well, and stay well, offering a full range of health care services.
