Hybrid Virtual eAcute Nurse - Surgical 200 E South

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical-Surgical nurse, where you'll blend bedside care with innovative virtual nursing. In this hybrid role, you'll not only provide essential care to adult and geriatric patients but also utilize advanced technology to enhance patient monitoring and support bedside RNs. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to expand your nursing knowledge while working in a collaborative environment. Embrace the chance to grow your skills and make a difference in patient care through a combination of in-person and virtual nursing responsibilities.

Benefits

$6,000 Sign-On Bonus

Clinical ladder bonus pay

Relocation bonus

Student loan repayment

RN to BSN tuition assistance

$1.00 BSN pay

Retirement with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

CoxHealth Fitness Center discounts

Cafeteria discount

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for adult or geriatric patients with medical or surgical conditions.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient education.

Skills

Clinical practice accountability

Basic computer skills

Customer service skills

Adaptability in changing environments

Self-motivation

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Leadership abilities

Time management skills

Critical thinking/problem solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

Expand your healthcare knowledge and experience while maintaining your skills at the bedside. Consider joining our team in a hybrid position in a cross training role which includes both bedside nursing shifts and an opportunity to grow new skills as a virtual nurse. Our Virtual Nursing Command Center is full of advanced technology that gives our patients an extra level of monitoring from admission to discharge. Our virtual nurses are centrally located in the Virtual Command Center at Cox South. They use this technology to support our bedside RNs with tasks to lighten their workload as well as monitor patient’s vital signs, assist with admissions and discharges, and collaborate with our virtual physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and Early Intervention Team! If you are on the search for a new way to expand your nursing knowledge come and give Virtual Nursing a go!

Best in Class Work Environment

• 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
• America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 – Newsweek
• Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 – Newsweek
• Greatest Workplace for Diversity 2024 – Newsweek
• Best Employers for New Grads 2023 – Forbes
• Best Employers by State – Missouri – 2023 – Forbes

Benefits

• $6,000 Sign-On Bonus available, up to 40 hours of front-loaded Time Off
• Clinical ladder bonus pay eligible up to $5,000 annually
• Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
• Student loan repayment available for qualified candidates
• RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $13,500
• $1.00 BSN pay
• $1.00 certification pay
• Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year
• Shared Governance Council
• Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
• Retirement with employer match up to 5%
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
• CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
• Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
• 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College
• Cafeteria discount

Job Summary

The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients. The hybrid virtual eAcute nurse will work at least one shift per pay period as an eAcute Virtual Med surg nurse and the remainder of shifts as a bedside nurse. The eAcute Virtual Med-Surg nurse is a pivotal member of the healthcare team to assist with managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The virtual nurse will assist with tasks such as completing the admission and discharge process, care plan development and maintenance, patient education, medication and discharge teaching, care coordination, mentoring of new nurses, and implementation of evidence-based care. The virtual eAcute nurse assists the primary bedside nurse with nursing tasks not required to be done in person as well as real-time quality and patient safety surveillance. Virtual training begins after successful 12-week orientation period as bedside nurse.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience
  • Required: At least two years’ nursing experience
  • Preferred: Preceptor and Charge nurse experience
• Skills
  • Accountable and responsible for own safe clinical practice
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Thrives in rapidly changing environment
  • Self-motivated
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
  • Exhibits valuable time management skills
  • Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri

Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days