Virtual Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (Nights)

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

403B plan

Education assistance

Free parking

Work-life balance

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Virtual Registered Nurse (VRN) to join our Together Team. While titled Virtual RN, the role is on-site at the central HUB VRN located at Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring and rotates weekends and holidays.

The VRN collaborates with bedside RNs and CNAs to manage patient care via digital platforms, adheres to ANA standards, and reports to nursing leadership. BSN preferred; MD RN license and five years acute care experience required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current Maryland RN licensure required.
• Minimum five years RN experience in an acute care setting.
• EMR experience highly preferred; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, communicate, and document optimal care via digital platforms.
• Assess, plan, implement, and coordinate care from admission to discharge.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team to support the care plan.
• Ensure smooth transition of care across the continuum.
• Perform chart audits to enhance quality and safety.
• Conduct virtual safety rounds and support governance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure Maryland

Tools

EMR experience

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Job Title: Virtual Registered Nurse Employment Type: Full Time Shift: 12 hour Night shift This position rotates weekends and holidays. Location: Please note that this is titled Virtual RN (VRN) but the employee will physically works on-site at the central HUB VRN located at Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, Maryland. This is not a remote work from home position.

Position Purpose

Exciting Opportunity to Join our new Patient Care Model called Together Team. The Together team model shifts responsibility to a 3 person-team. (bedside RN, CNA) and Virtual RN. Model brings added patient safety, expertise, and mentoring to bed side and leverages technology The Virtual Nurse is a collaborative member of the medical surgical unit care team and is responsible for collaboration and facilitation of optimal provision of care through virtual daily management of care as prescribed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. In addition, the Virtual Nurse is accountable to practice in accordance with the standards established/endorsed by the Holy Cross Health leadership and by external regulators and accreditation agencies. The Virtual Nurse actively promotes the Holy Cross Health Model of Care and the nursing profession, in fulfillment of the Holy Cross Health Quality Plan for Nursing. The Virtual Nurse is accountable to drive nursing practice though facilitation of shared governance. The Virtual Nurse is expected to abide by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. The Virtual Nurse will have a reporting relationship with the nursing leadership of the clinical unit.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collaboration, communication, facilitation and documentation of optimal provision of care through a computerized and/or digital platform supporting daily management of care.
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
• Organize care through collaboration with multidisciplinary care team and participates directly or indirectly with patient Utilizes clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
• Ensures a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
• Performs chart audits as needed to enhance quality and safety.
• Responsible for monitoring quality metrics specific to the department & ensuring complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
• Performs virtual Safety Rounds A high degree of professional competence and autonomy will be demonstrated in performing various roles such as clinician, educator, consultant/collaborator, and navigator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree required (BSN preferred).
• Note, if the BSN or MSN degree is not present on hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain a within a specific time frame.
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience RN experience in an acute care setting required, which must include adult condition management, required.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience highly preferred.
• BLS certification
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and communication
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and assist with patient handling and movement
• Proficiency in English: reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension

Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking.

Pay range

$42.58 - $59.19. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health‑care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary‑care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community‑based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high‑quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health overview

Trinity Health is one of the largest not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.