Registered Nurse (RN) - Virtual Care Network

Texas Children's Medical Center•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced, innovative nurse to join its Virtual Care Network and support patient- and family-centered care through a technology-enabled care model. Virtual Nurses partner with bedside nurses to provide admission support, patient and family education, discharge readiness, and discharge teaching. The role supports bedside care teams by helping create additional capacity for direct patient care while remaining an essential part of the nursing care team. The position is onsite at the Meyer Building. The schedule is 12:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m., consisting of 8-hour shifts and rotating individual weekend shifts. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or another nursing degree with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement.
Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
At least 9 months of professional nursing experience.
Ability to complete respiratory fit testing.

Nice To Haves

Two years of nursing experience.
Acute care experience and ability to cross-train to cover NICU and Mother/Baby.
Proficiency with EPIC or comparable electronic health record systems.
Ability to conduct virtual patient intakes and provide patient education by phone or digital platforms.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Comfort with technology and virtual care delivery.
Strong organization and time-management skills.
Adaptable and innovative, with the ability to navigate changing workflows.
Commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

Perform and document organized, systematic assessments of patients and families, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs.
Analyze situations, anticipate potential problems, and detect changes in patient status.
Re-prioritize and update plans of care based on new information or changes in a patient’s condition; communicate updates to the health care team and document them in the medical record.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and/or patient care conferences and document participation in the medical record.
Assist patients and families in implementing their roles in the plan of care, as appropriate.
Assess patient and family learning needs, capabilities, preferences, and readiness to learn before teaching.
Use positive and effective interpersonal skills with patients, families, visitors, peers, and other health care team members.
Administer and document medications and treatments in a timely manner.
Acquire new knowledge and skills to improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
Participate in unit performance improvement initiatives.
Partner with bedside nurses to provide admission support, patient and family education, discharge readiness, and discharge teaching through technology-enabled care.