Opportunities to make a difference
The values that define Virtua make it a great place for nurses to work:
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Excellence
Virtua is unique among hospitals in the region and nurses thrive in our supportive and progressive environment, characterized by our STAR values.
Virtua nurses play a key role in our interdisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages everyone to contribute as part of a team. And Virtua provides every resource to enable nurses to shine professionally, including:
- Mentoring: Nurses make transitions to new positions with confidence, working side-by-side with seasoned mentors with years of experience in their profession.
- Technology: Virtua's enormous commitment to technology provides remarkable efficiencies and excellent diagnostic capabilities. From PDAs and laptops for reporting to IBEX for managing ED patient flow, Virtua nurses are at the forefront of the profession.
- Continuing Education: Virtua supports nurses with an extensive choice of accredited programs for RN, BSN, MSN and more, with attractive discounts and tuition reimbursement through Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Thomas Edison State College and Drexel University.
Nursing positions at Virtua include:
- Registered nurse
- Advanced practice nurse
- Assistant nurse manager
- Nursing director
- Administrative nursing director
Virtua offers a wide variety of nursing specialties such as:
- Medical
- Surgical
- Maternal health
- Neonatal & lactation
- Pediatrics
- Orthopaedics
- Cardiac care
- Oncology
- Enterostomal therapy
- IV therapy
- Radiology
- Behavioral health
- Emergency services
- Case management
Virtua's nursing philosophy
Staff nurses from across the health system collaborated to create this philosophy:
Virtua nurses are caring professionals committed to excellence. We support the values of the organization and play a key role in the development, planning, integration and evaluation of organizational goals. We utilize our specialized skills to meet the healthcare needs of the citizens of our community with caring and compassion through the continuum of services.
We are committed to caring for our neighbors across their life spans, recognizing that they are members of a family, culture, community and society. We collaborate with individuals and their families in developing a holistic plan of care. We respect their right to knowledge, privacy, confidentiality and active participation in decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
We are committed to excellence in practice through nursing autonomy and the utilization of critical thinking. We encourage creativity and risk taking in achieving optimal outcomes for each individual. Our scope of practice extends beyond the walls of the institution into the community, through the promotion of health and wellness.
We are committed to the advancement of evidenced-based nursing practice and professional growth through participation in and utilization of research and the attainment of continuing education and certification. We foster an environment for mentoring that promotes independent decision making, accountability, and learning while recognizing and supporting each nurse's style and approach.
We are committed to working in a collaborative environment that promotes respect, positive communication and teamwork among all members of the healthcare team. We demonstrate our commitment to leadership in our active participation in local and state nursing communities.