Registered Nurse-Virtual Inpatient

UnityPoint Health; Rock Island (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a 0.6 FTE Virtual RN. This role involves providing exceptional nursing care remotely to patients in the Quad Cities area, utilizing a collaborative approach within a virtual environment. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care plan development, and education, offering an opportunity to thrive in a fulfilling nursing career.

Benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in IL/IA.
• Experience in virtual nursing and education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments through virtual interviews.
• Develops individualized care plans collaboratively.
• Provides virtual education and support to patients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Virtual communication

Documentation

Education

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Job description

0.6 FTE, Virtual RN - Must be local to the Quad Cities area. (IL and IA).

Contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process. Participates as a virtual member of the interdisciplinary team. The position will utilize technology to communicate to both inpatient nursing and patients/family members through workflows including, but not limited to admission, discharge, and education.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org

COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment.

Responsibilities

CLINICAL EXCELLENCE:

· Assesses and documents patient status through a virtual interview.

· Functions as a scribe for inpatient nursing for the physical assessment and other assessment parameters, as applicable.

· Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and other members of the health care team.

· Completes required documentation as appropriate, including documenting in the medical record and event reports.

· Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and the ability to troubleshoot when problems arise.

· Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice and advances in virtual nursing practice.

· Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced by seeking resources and continued self-development.

· If deemed necessary by Nursing Leadership, requirements to provide direct, hands-on patient care or take a patient assignment may occur.

1. VIRTUAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Ensures all aspects of technology is functioning properly prior to usage.

· Proficient at conducting virtual assessment, scribing, and documenting admission/discharge processes.

· Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.

· Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.

· Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.

· Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.

· Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others; gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.

· Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, nursing, practitioners).

2. VIRTUAL PATIENT AND STAFF EDUCATION:

· Adapts teaching strategies based on learner response and readiness to learn. Proficient in teach-back strategies.

· Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.

· Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Identifies if the virtual education method is not appropriate for the patient condition/situation and consults with inpatient RN.

· Shares clinical knowledge through teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.

· Available virtually to coach-in-the-moment for new graduate nurses or nursing staff completing an unfamiliar process or skill.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate from an accredited nursting program

License(s)/Certification(s):

· Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of IL/IA, can apply for secondary.

About the company

Welcome to UnityPoint Health. As your partner in health, we're dedicated to making it easier for you to live well-so you can show up for the moments that matter most.

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