Registered Nurse - Onsite Inpatient Virtual Support

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

97d • $30 - $55

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Innovative Inpatient Care Model in the Brand New Centralized Virtual Acute Care Department. The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas. This position is NOT Remote and is located at the Sentara Independence office in Virginia Beach, VA. Full-time position requires 3-12 hour shifts per week, Sunday through Saturday. Every other weekend availability is required. 9a-9p or 11a-11p. Leverage the use of technology to enhance patient care in the hospital and provide support to nurses at the bedside. Virtual RNs can support the team at the bedside to alleviate the workload and provide greater satisfaction for both the patients and the nursing staff. They handle administrative tasks that take significant time but don’t require hands-on care. This improves workflow while ensuring patients are fully informed about the care they have received. Virtual nurses are not a replacement for bedside nurses, instead they serve as an additional member of the hospital care team. Bedside nurses and virtual nurses work together to ensure that patients continue to receive the safest and highest quality of care. Patients communicate with virtual nurses via a HIPAA compliant audio-visual device in the hospital room. Perform nursing duties via video call with this innovative care model from the Virtual Care hub call center such as admissions, discharges, patient teaching, medication reconciliation, and much more.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Registered Nurse License (Required)
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
• 5 years of recent acute care bedside nursing experience required
• Epic experience preferred
• IMCU experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN preferred
• NIHSS and ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform a competent level of nursing care using the nursing process.
• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Leverage technology to enhance patient care.
• Support bedside nurses by handling administrative tasks.
• Communicate with patients via HIPAA compliant audio-visual devices.
• Perform nursing duties via video call from the Virtual Care hub call center.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees