Virtual Nurse/Nursing Care Partner (Per-Diem)

VHC Health • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Across inpatient Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), the registered Virtual Nurse/Nursing Care Partner is responsible for the indirect nursing care of their assigned patients. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position. The Virtual Nurse/Nursing Care Partner is expected to collaborate with members of the healthcare team and communicate with patients via remote technology in order to provide goal-directed care. The Virtual Nurse/Nursing Care Partner will be completing tasks such as, but not limited to, patient admission assessments, patient education and discharge teaching via remote technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Nursing required, or Associate's in Nursing required.
• Two years of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting required, 5 years preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or Compact State Licensure in Nursing required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS or PALS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic dysrhythmia knowledge preferred.
• Proficient with EHR systems, EPIC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide indirect nursing care to assigned patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Communicate with patients via remote technology.
• Complete patient admission assessments.
• Conduct patient education and discharge teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree