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.

Location:

Pennsauken - 6991 North Park Dr.

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:

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, onsite.

Nights and weekends as needed.

24/7 accountability to the team.

Summary:

The Nurse Manager will perform the duties of patient care and management of the daily operations of the department.

This person is responsible for efficient operations, scheduling, safety, patient care coordination, quality management, as well as patient, professional, and community education.

Ensures effective interdisciplinary team communication and interaction.

The Nurse Manager is also responsible for coordinating clinical services and assuring consistent quality care for patients, working within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and following all corporate policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the ongoing daily management within the scope of the corporate standards, protocols, guidelines, policies and procedures. Works in collaboration with nursing, medical staff, ancillary departments and may include pilots and pre-hospital providers.
• Supervise all aspects of care delivered and provide routine performance feedback to staff on a consistent basis.
• Responsible for hiring, scheduling, counseling and evaluating staff. Assumes role of staff nurse/paramedic when necessary.
• Incorporates research, performance improvement, education and clinical activities to enhance the care of patients.
• Actively supports and monitors the corporate Quality Management Program to ensure quality services and outcomes.
• Responsible for assuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and governmental agencies (e.g. AAAHC, DOH), including conducting, documenting all necessary educational in-services/competencies and updating policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in the formation and implementation of the budget and monitors to remain within financial constraints.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Minimum 2 years specialty experience.

2 years Management experience in specialty area preferred. (VMT - Minimum of (2) years' experience in critical care nursing and (2) years' experience in SCTU nursing required, 2 years management experience in specialty area preferred.)

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. (MICU-Bachelor’s degree required.)

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Appropriate certification per specialty and/or regulatory agency is required.

Current New Jersey RN license required.

Annual Salary: $104,613 - $167,938 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Virtua’s annual incentive compensation plan (AICP). The amount is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan document. 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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