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.

Position Responsibilities:

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.

Position Qualifications Required:

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.