Registered Nurse (RN) - Virtual Care Network (1030a-9pm)

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Texas Children’s Hospital is hiring an experienced, innovative nurse for its Virtual Care Network. Virtual Nurses partner with bedside nurses to provide admission support, patient and family education, discharge readiness, and discharge teaching through a technology-enabled care model. The role supports the nursing care team while helping bedside nurses focus on direct patient care. It is suited to nurses who communicate, educate, collaborate, and think critically, and who are comfortable using technology to support patients, families, and bedside care teams.

The nurse assesses patients and families, monitors and communicates changes in patient status, contributes to care planning and interdisciplinary discussions, supports patient and family learning, administers and documents medications and treatments, and participates in unit performance improvement initiatives. 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 Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 9 months of professional nursing experience.
• Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

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 via 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.
• Adaptability and innovation, including the ability to navigate changing workflows.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document organized, systematic assessments of patient and family biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs.
• Analyze situations, anticipate potential problems, detect changes in patient status, and reprioritize and update the plan of care based on new information or changes in condition.
• Communicate changes and care-plan updates to other health care team members and document them in the medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and/or patient care conferences and document 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level