Registered Nurse - Onsite Virtual Nurse - Virtual Care

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. This is an onsite virtual nurse position in the Virtual Care department at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The role is part time at 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period), with scheduled hours of 1900–0730 and one weekend requirement.

The nurse supports coordinated, safe patient care, carries out physician and nursing orders, monitors patient condition, and assesses discharge planning and learning needs. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work in a stressful environment. No prior work experience is required. An associate's degree or higher, or a nursing diploma, is required upon hire; a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing is required within five years of employment in the position.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher, or Diploma in Nursing, required upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within five years of employment in this position.
• Registered Nurse licensure and eligibility to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under general supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
• No work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation, and analysis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with the patient, family, and healthcare team members.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Perform job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures and behave consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree