Virtual Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a part‑time Wound Care RN for the Innovative Inpatient Care Model. Virtual nursing duties from the Virtual Care hub include admissions, discharges, patient teaching, and medication reconciliation via HIPAA‑compliant video calls.

The role requires an RN with an Associate’s degree (BSN/MSN preferred), 5 years of acute care bedside experience, and wound care expertise. Epic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN‑Associate’s Degree required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• 5 years of recent acute care bedside nursing experience required; IMCU experience preferred.
• Wound Care Experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual nursing support via video calls for admissions and discharges.
• Patient teaching and medication reconciliation.
• Coordinate with bedside nurses to support workload in IMCU/acute care

Skills

Wound care

Acute care nursing

Communication

Education

RN‑Associate’s Degree (Required); BSN or MSN preferred

Tools

Epic experience

Job description

City/State Charlottesville, VA. Work Shift First (Days).

Overview: Sentara is hiring a Wound Care RN for the Innovative Inpatient Care Model in the Brand-New Centralized Virtual Acute Care Department. This position Part-Time NOT Remote and is located at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Leverage the use of technology to enhance patient care in the hospital and provide support to nurses at the bedside. Virtual RNs can support the team at the bedside to alleviate the workload and provide greater satisfaction for both the patients and the nursing staff. They handle administrative tasks that take significant time but don’t require hands‑on care. This improves workflow while ensuring patients are fully informed about the care they have received. Virtual nurses are not a replacement for bedside nurses, instead they serve as an additional member of the hospital care team. Bedside nurses and virtual nurses work together to ensure that patients continue to receive the safest and highest quality of care. Patients communicate with virtual nurses via a HIPAA compliant audio‑visual device in the hospital room. Perform nursing duties via video call with this innovative care model from the Virtual Care hub call center such as admissions, discharges, patient teaching, medication reconciliation, and much more.

Education and Certification

• Education RN‑Associate’s Degree (Required) BSN or MSN preferred
• Certification/Licensure Registered Nurse License (Required) BLS required within 90 days of hire NIHSS and ACLS preferred
• Experience Epic experience preferred 5 years of recent acute care bedside nursing experience required, IMCU experience preferred Wound Care Experience required

One of the most exciting advancements this year has been the rollout of our Virtual Nursing program. The feedback from both patients and our nursing staff has been overwhelmingly positive. By embracing this model, we are minimizing interruptions, enhancing privacy, ensuring patient safety, and improving the overall patient experience.

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We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full‑time employment is $45.57 - $68.55 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176‑bed facility featuring all patient‑friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care. Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!