Registered Nurse (RN) - Virtual Nursing

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 106,278,000 - 143,758,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse for its Virtual Nursing team. This hybrid role delivers virtual discharge education and supports patients transitioning from hospital to home, using telehealth to educate and support families.

The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and reviews instructions and medications. Ideal candidates hold an active Maine RN license, have 5+ years of acute care experience, and are comfortable with technology.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; must matriculate to a BSN within 1 year of hire with completion within 5 years.
• Current Maine RN license; BLS certification required.
• At least 5 years of acute care RN experience.
• Demonstrates ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• ACLS, PALS, and EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual discharge education and support via telehealth.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe transitions.
• Review discharge instructions and medications for patients.
• Deliver virtual health assessments and treatment plans.
• Utilize virtual rounds and telecommunication tools to engage patients.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Technology comfort

Education

BSN preferred

Matriculate to BSN within 1 year

Tools

EPIC systems

BLS certification

ACLS

PALS

Job description

MaineHealth Corporate Nursing Req #: 90444

Full Time (Monday through Friday 1130-2000)

MaineHealth’s Virtual Nursing team is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our innovative virtual care program. This hybrid role provides virtual discharge education and support to patients, ensuring a smooth and safe transition from hospital to home. The RN will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, review discharge instructions and medications, and use telehealth technology to deliver high-quality patient education. Ideal candidates have an active Maine RN license, acute care experience, strong communication skills, and comfort with technology. Join us in advancing patient-centered care through virtual innovation.

Summary

The Virtual Nurse will be a member of a new team at MaineHealth responsible for supporting hospital-based care teams, focused on improving quality, patient and family experience, bedside care team experience, and improving hospital efficiency of care. The Virtual Nurse will use virtual communication channels including synchronous video conferencing, secure asynchronous chat, and telephonic tools to interact with patients admitted to a MaineHealth hospital. The Virtual Nurse is also responsible for providing patients with virtual health assessments and treatment solutions through virtual rounds. This position requires collaboration with clinical staff and other care team members across MaineHealth to meet the diverse and continually changing challenges of the healthcare environment.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• EducationBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Must matriculate to a BSN program within 1 year of hire with completion attained within 5 years of hire. Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year.
• License/Certifications:Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine. BLS certification is also required.
• Experience:At least 5 years of Acute Care RN work experience.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required:Demonstrates the skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:Proficiency in the use ofACLS, PALS,and EPIC systems.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $37.09to $50.17 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]