Virtual Registered Nurse (RN), On-Site, PRN, Days

Mary Washington Healthcare • Stafford, VA

86d

About The Position

The Virtual Registered Nurse (VRN) is responsible for providing professional nursing care with collaboration from the bedside nurse through two-way audio/visual technology and performing assessments of vital signs and monitoring data through specialized software. The VRN position provides professional direct patient nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. The VRN position offers high level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the healthcare system.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state.
• Three (3) years acute care nursing experience.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR.
• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

Nice To Haves

• BSN is preferred.
• American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)-recognized certification in applicable specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients by leveraging video conferencing to complete virtual nursing rounds.
• Provide patients with virtual health assessments, treatment solutions, and follow-up from the Virtual Command Center.
• Create, implement, and monitor care plans in collaboration with other care teams.
• Develop, update, and communicate plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family and interprofessional health care team.
• Prioritize care based on the patient's needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Advocate on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
• Collaborate with interprofessional health care team to facilitate patient throughput efficiently to meet organizational goals.
• Develop and implement effective patient teaching strategies based on learning needs; use appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge.
• Evaluate the patient's comprehension and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Anticipate/prevent and recognize/resolve early declines in patient condition and emergent situations.
• Recognize, determine a plan of action, and respond to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes.
• Contribute to development of service line and hospital standards and guidelines.
• Contributes to staff development by coaching to support the growth of nursing staff in meeting identified goals.
• Provide oversight for student/new employee preceptorships.
• Foster identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or unit operations.
• Lead initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards.
• Serve as the clinical resource.
• Develop and disseminate informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice.
• Document in Electronic Medical Record each encounter with clinical staff.
• Ensure that reporting is in place to demonstrate program outcomes and support performance improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree