RN Virtual ICU

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

144d

About The Position

The VICU RN position is a technology-based role that requires a high-level communication, mentoring, and critical thinking skills. Candidates must be able to effectively function in a position with a high level of independence and can use and access available resources. This role involves collaborating with other professions, as well as a customer service-based approach that cultivates high level and trusting relationships with all team members involved in patient care. Duties of this role include but are not limited to: monitoring ECG rhythms and pressure waveforms, a thorough assessment of a patient’s condition via the electronic health record and other means, predicting next steps in reducing risk for patient decline, the use of high quality cameras to apply nursing physical assessment skills, frequent communication with bedside care providers and the VICU provider, mentoring and supporting staff with unfamiliar tasks or situations, and the ability to lend unassuming fresh eyes or recognizing differences in standards of practice across the system to improve the program/clinical practice. The intensity of the situations in which this individual may be involved with, also requires conflict resolution skills to assist in maintaining trusting relationships with entire the care team.

Requirements

• Associates in Nursing Required
• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months
• 5 years of critical care experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• CRT-Specialty Certification - CCRN, CCRN-K, CCRN-E Preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitoring ECG rhythms and pressure waveforms
• Conducting thorough assessments of a patient’s condition via electronic health records and other means
• Predicting next steps in reducing risk for patient decline
• Using high quality cameras to apply nursing physical assessment skills
• Communicating frequently with bedside care providers and the VICU provider
• Mentoring and supporting staff with unfamiliar tasks or situations
• Recognizing differences in standards of practice across the system to improve clinical practice
• Assisting in conflict resolution to maintain trusting relationships with the care team

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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