Virtual Resource Nurse - Night Shift, PRN or PT shift

The Virtual Resource Nurse plays a pivotal role as a collaborative care team leader, overseeing day-to-day operations and delivering virtual nursing care to a diverse adult population across various healthcare settings. They provide remote nursing services to patients in acute and sub-acute care, emergency departments, critical care environments, skilled nursing facilities, and even in the patients' homes.

Working in partnership with clinical teams at the originating sites, the VCN serves as an expert nurse on the patient care team. They actively deliver patient care, translate evidence-based practices, offer patient and family education, and provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring to fellow nurses. Additionally, the VCN coordinates care across disciplines, collaborating with the originating site and other remote clinical team members.

• Demonstrates acute and/or critical care level skills and knowledge
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to diagnose clinical problems and define appropriate interventions.
• Exhibits effective English written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in windows-based computer operations
• Working knowledge of computer documentation and navigation systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.)
• Possesses special skills/equipment including EKG Certification and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Holds a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
• Preferred additional certifications in the area of specialty
• Completes unit-specific orientation to ensure familiarity with the specific critical care unit

• 5+ years of current experience in acute or critical care
• Critical and acute cardiac care experience
• 1+ years of leadership experience
• Implement nursing process, including assessments, care planning, and coordination based on evidence-based protocols
• Prioritize patient advocacy, proactive monitoring, and safe, efficient, patient-centered care
• Delegate and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality patient care

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute and/or critical care skills
• Strong understanding of telemetry monitoring, policies, and procedures
• Ability to think critically in diagnosing clinical problems and defining interventions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in computer documentation and navigation

• Valid RN licensure or an unencumbered compact nursing license and the ability to acquire additional nursing licenses
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an acceptable and recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree preferred