Virtual Care Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular (Hybrid)

University of Utah Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Virtual Care Registered Nurse for a hybrid role requiring in-office days in Utah. The position involves delivering remote nursing services, assessing patients, and coordinating care using telehealth technology.

The role supports patient care across multiple career levels within the Virtual Care Registered Nurse practice setting, with compensation determined at offer based on competencies and experience.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah.
• Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Virtual nurses provide and manage nursing services remotely using audio and visual telecommunications technology.
• They assess patients, facilitate remote exams, complete documentation, and arrange follow-up care.
• They utilize sensor technology and peripheral devices such as blood pressure monitors, scales, glucose testing equipment, EKGs, and dermascopes to enhance patient care.

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Job Family

Nursing: Nursing provides patient care, promotes health, prevents illness and supports positive patient care outcomes through comprehensive care and patient advocacy.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

This is a Hybrid position and will require in office days.

Responsibilities

This position is posted as a Virtual Care Registered Nurse and may be filled at multiple career levels, based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set.

All qualified applicants will be considered for appropriate placement within the Virtual Care Registered Nurse practice setting. If selected to move forward in the hiring process, candidates will be assessed through interviews and other job related evaluations conducted by the hiring manager and clinical leadership.

The final position level and corresponding compensation will be determined at the time of offer, based on the candidate’s assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level within the practice setting. Different career levels within this practice setting may carry additional certification, education, and experience requirements, which must be met to qualify for placement at the corresponding level.

Virtual nurses provide and manage nursing services remotely using audio and visual telecommunications technology. They assess patients, facilitate remote exams, complete documentation, and arrange follow-up care. Additionally, they utilize sensor technology and peripheral devices such as blood pressure monitors, scales, glucose testing equipment, EKGs, and dermascopes to enhance patient care.

Nurse Level 2 (N2) – Independent Practitioner

Developing nurse that independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex clinical needs as appropriate.

Nurse Level 3 (N3) – Confident Practitioner

Experienced nurse that independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations.

Nurse Level 4 (N4) – Leader and Mentor

Advanced level clinician that leads complex cases and serves as a clinical resource and mentor to other nursing staff.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking