The role involves conducting in-person and telephone triage assessments to determine the necessary level of patient care, while also preparing and assisting clinical providers with examinations and procedures. Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks within licensure scope, leading the team as appropriate, and handling various clinical follow-ups and orders.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing and possess a current New Jersey RN License along with current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. A minimum of six months of experience in a physician's practice or primary care setting is required, including knowledge of minor surgical procedures and sterile techniques.
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Location
Moorestown - 401
Young
Ave
Remote
Type:
On-Site
Employment
Type:
Employee
Employment
Classification:
Regular
Time
Type:
Full time
Work
Shift: 1st
Shift (United
States of
America)
Total
Weekly
Hours: 40
Additional
Locations:
Job
Information:
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Prescription insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave
Supplemental life insurance
Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Health flexible spending accounts
403(b)
Colleague life insurance
Dependent life insurance
Supplemental AD&D insurance
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. PT/INR follow up. Orders office medications/vaccines.
Prepares patients for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint.
Administers vaccines per protocols and standing orders prior to physician exam.
Performs specimens for processing.
Assists with Minor surgical procedures and general medical treatment such as administering medication, applying appliances/dressings, performs first aid for injuries, lacerations, punctures, etc. in accordance with policy.
Administers and documents medications requiring calculation and follow up assessment as directed by the physician.
Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG, Pulmonary Function Testing, audiograms, vision screening.
Provides patient education such as diabetic teaching, use of inhalers.
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. Knowledge of minor surgical procedures and sterile techniques.
Required
Education: Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing.
Training/Certifications/Licensure: Current NJ RN License. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
Hourly Rate
$36.14 - $56.23 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 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. For more benefits information click here. Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.
