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:
Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon 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:
Role: Advanced Nurse Clinician (OR Nurse Educator / Nursing Professional Development Specialist)
Experience:
2–5+ years of perioperative nursing experience (Operating Room required)
Background in tertiary-level care (Cardiac, Neuro, and/or Transplant strongly preferred)
Education/Certification:
MSN or near completion of an advanced nursing degree highly preferred
CNOR certification preferred
Job Summary:
The Advanced Nurse Clinician’s primary focus is the assurance of clinical outcomes for select patient populations through the professional development of staff, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical leadership. The ANC applies the principles of HRO with the goal of zero harm. The ANC adheres to ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics and aligns all work with the mission, vision, and strategic imperatives of the organization. The AVP/VP at the division and the Director of Clinical Practice and Education of the specialty area provide collaborative supervision of the ANCs.
Position Responsibilities
Clinical Quality and Safety –
- Interprets clinical, technical, and patient data to improve clinical quality and patient outcomes for the population of patients in the department.
- Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary teams in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based approaches to patient care.
- Supports patient throughput by facilitating individualized plans of care.
- Utilizes evidenced based practice to resolve clinical quality issues in identified patient populations through inquiry and innovation.
- Communicates practice changes and cascades relevant information from councils and committees to ensure the implementation of new policies, procedures, and technologies.
- Assumes a leadership role in councils and committees as a subject matter expert and consultant to ensure clinical quality and safety across the continuum.
- Promotes the principles of shared governance across the organization
Best People (Professional Development) –
- Coordinates orientation, mediates education and competency of new staff.
- Serves as the knowledge expert for staff education needs at both the unit and organizational level.
- Fosters a learning environment through the implementation of Relationship Based Care (RBC) principles.
- Provides mentorship and cultivates professional development across the organization.
- Promotes the advancement of the nursing profession through research, knowledge, practice, and commitment to lifelong learning.
- Identifies gaps in knowledge and practice to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Initiates action plans to ensure clinical excellence.
- Annual and ongoing competency management.
- Continuously evaluates return on investment for educational offerings.
- Facilitates relationships with academic partners to promote the development of the future workforce.
Required Experience:
A minimum of 2 to 5 years recent clinical experience in specialty area is required, preferably at advanced level.
Required Education:
Masters Degree in Nursing or near completion of advanced degree.
Training / Certification / Licensure:
Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of NJ.
Possess certification relative to specialty: BLS minimum requirement, ACLS requirement for critical care, labor and delivery, emergency department. NRP for neonatal areas. PALS for those areas with children: Pediatrics and emergency department
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.
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.
