Virtual Charge Nurse (In-person Role)

Equum Medical•Brentwood, TN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Equum Medical and be a driving force in revolutionizing acute care telehealth. As an innovative leader in the healthcare technology industry, Equum Medical is dedicated to transforming how patients access critical medical services. Our cutting-edge telehealth solutions empower healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care remotely, bridging gaps in accessibility and enhancing patient outcomes. By joining our dynamic team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of acute care telehealth, significantly impacting countless individuals' lives while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in modern healthcare. We also promoted flexible scheduling to help maintain work life balance and long-term career sustainability. Together, let's lead the way in providing seamless, high-quality care to patients when they need it most. Position Summary: The Virtual Charge Registered Nurse (VCN) will be based out of our Brentwood, TN office (this is a fully in-person role). The VCN would play a pivotal role as a collaborative care team leader, overseeing day-to-day operations and delivering virtual nursing care to a diverse adult population across various healthcare settings. They provide remote nursing services to patients in acute and sub-acute care, emergency departments, critical care environments, skilled nursing facilities, and even in the patients' homes. Working in partnership with clinical teams at the originating sites, the VCN serves as an expert nurse on the patient care team. They actively deliver patient care, translate evidence-based practices, offer patient and family education, and provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring to fellow nurses. Additionally, the VCN coordinates care across disciplines, collaborating with the originating site and other remote clinical team members.

Requirements

5+ years of current experience in acute or critical care
Critical and acute cardiac care experience
1+ years of leadership experience
Valid RN licensure
Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an acceptable and recognized institution

Nice To Haves

Preferred additional certifications in the area of specialty
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates acute and/or critical care level skills and knowledge
Utilizes critical thinking skills to diagnose clinical problems and define appropriate interventions.
Exhibits effective English written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in windows-based computer operations
Working knowledge of computer documentation and navigation systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.)
Possesses special skills/equipment including EKG Certification and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Holds a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
Completes unit-specific orientation to ensure familiarity with the specific critical care unit
Implement nursing process, including assessments, care planning, and coordination based on evidence-based protocols
Prioritize patient advocacy, proactive monitoring, and safe, efficient, patient-centered care
Delegate and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality patient care
Strong understanding of telemetry monitoring, policies, and procedures
Ability to think critically in diagnosing clinical problems and defining interventions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Proficiency in computer documentation and navigation