Specialty Care Transport Unit - SCTU RN JNESO Per diem Level 2

Company: VIRTUA
Location: Voorhees
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

The role of the Specialty Care Transport (SCT) Nurse is to provide the required care during transport between designated facilities by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient's needs during each encounter. The SCT Nurse demonstrates leadership by adhering to standards of patient care, providing the highest level of customer service and by directing the multidisciplinary patient care team. The SCT Nurse accepts the responsibility of creating an environment which promotes healing and wellness, demonstrated by delivery of positive patient and family-centered care services.

Position Responsibilities

Performs patient assessment and provides appropriate treatment according to established protocols and medical command during all patient transports.

Functions as the crew leader on a multi-disciplinary care team.

Accurately and completely documents patient assessment, treatment, response to treatment and transfer of care upon completion of every incident. Accurately and efficiently responds to all quality assurance requests.

Effectively manages rapidly changing situations and demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.

Maintains all Virtua owned equipment and property in a safe, clean and secure manner.

Performs vehicle and equipment check at the start of each shift. Ensures that the SCTU is ready for service at all times.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience as an SCTU RN.

Minimum 1 year experience as a nurse working full-time within the Emergency Department or a Critical Care Unit, 2 years preferred. Strong critical thinking skills required with the ability to work autonomously, and as part of a team during delivery of patient care.

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

Training / Certification / Licensure:

ACLS, PALS, CPR and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certifications required. CCRN or CEN certification preferred. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Valid driver's license.

Virtua welcomes all individuals, inclusive of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and faith, national origin, and disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to continue to set us apart. Our whole-hearted commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace enables Virtua to be here for our communities, here for our patients, here for our colleagues-Here for Good.

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