Virtual RN

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

7d•$41 - $68•Remote

About The Position

Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
BSN preferred or must be obtained within three (3) years of hire date
Prior experience with patient education, discharge planning, care coordination, or virtual nursing preferred
The virtual registered nurse must be a self-directed, proactive professional who is able to independently navigate barriers, identify solutions, and adapt to evolving workflows while maintaining focus on patient care and operational excellence.
BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Assess the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the Nursing Standards.
Conduct comprehensive virtual admission/discharge assessments, within established timeframes.
Conduct comprehensive virtual admission assessments by obtaining and reconciling admission information, collaborating with bedside nursing staff to validate assessment findings, identify actual or potential patient safety concerns and communicating pertinent clinical information to support safe, coordinated and high-quality patient care.
Conduct comprehensive virtual discharge readiness assessments by evaluating patient preparedness for discharge, reviewing discharge medications and discharge plans, confirming follow up appointments, reinforcing discharge instructions and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a safe, seamless and patient centered transition of care.
Provide appropriate clinical support to the inpatient nursing units through the use of remote technology by partnering with bedside nurses to enhance clinical workflows, delivering patient and family education, monitoring for changes in patient condition or concerns, and promptly escalating clinical issues to support safe, coordinated, high-quality patient care.