What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Care RN Med Surg position at CommonSpirit Health?
At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services heart and vascular care emergency services surgery maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging.
This Virtual Nurse role is an exciting new position! You will be involved in changing the nursing scope of practice and development of change within the nursing field. You will be able to interact with staff, patients, and families on a new level and help support the bedside staff. Virtual Nursing is on the rise and you will be on the forefront of the change.
Responsibilities
2-3 months of training in Omaha, NE is required for this position.
This Virtual Care position will support our Medical Surgical Unit.
The Virtually Integrated CareSM (VICSM) is a transformational model of care delivery offered by CommonSpirit Health that provides 24/7 virtual access to highly experienced RNs for patients and the bedside care team. With the VICSM program, the patient experience is enhanced and the interprofessional care providers are supported with time-consuming care activities such as charting, discharges, admissions, care coordination, and patient education (just to provide a few examples) leading to a reduction in nurse turnover, enhanced operational efficiency and unparalleled quality in patient care delivery. This is realized through a care delivery model that seamlessly integrates the virtual nurse as part of the interprofessional team. The virtually integrated careSM nurse is integral in facilitating the care delivery model.
As a Virtually Integrated CareSM RN at CommonSpirit Health, you will advance professional practice by providing vital support in a proactive manner to the interprofessional bedside team and the patient/family using virtual technology. You will significantly enhance the patient experience and ensure each patient receives the highest level of care. You will also positively impact the staff experience and improve morale by assisting with essential nursing functions to unburden the workload of the frontline care teams allowing more time with patients and families. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary patient care teams, provide guidance and mentorship, and lead the plan of care to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients. Your exceptional communication skills, positive attitude, and knowledge of various diagnoses and situations ranging from minor to critical will be crucial to your success as a highly skilled resource for on-site patient care teams.
If you're looking to deliver exceptional patient care and provide expert support to the bedside care team, this could be your next step to elevate your professional practice and your nursing career!
Qualifications
Graduate of an RN nursing program and active RN license
Minimum 3-5 years in clinical focus required, preferably in Med/Surg.
One year leadership experience required (e.g. Charge RN or related experience).
BLS (Basic Life Support) is required upon hire.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required within 5 months of hire.
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