Location:

Moorestown - 401 Young Ave

Remote Type:

Hybrid

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:

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 CPR certification.

Hourly Rate: $38.33 - $59.58 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.

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