Registered Nurse - Virtual Response Center, On-Site Position

United States·Allentownmid

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Requirements Summary

Requires sitting up to eight hours per day. Routinely use upper extremities; occasionally to lift items up to 10 pounds. Stoop, bend, and reach above shoulder level regularly. Hearing is required,

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Interested in coverage for all shifts, including weekend primary coverage.

The Registered Nurse Virtual Response Center utilizes proactive technology and software to remotely monitor patients to assist the bedside clinical care teams in making real time decisions in the delivery of care for patients. Responsible for remotely monitoring all patients within the Network and in-home settings where Epic, Masimo, Patient Safety Net, etc. are utilized. Notifies nursing and providers of any clinical concerns in a timely manner to facilitate real time, proactive clinical decision making and compliance with protocols.

Responsibilities

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Utilizes clinical assessment skills and available technology to assist the bedside clinical team in timely identification of potential patient clinical deterioration
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Demonstrates competence in the predictive analytic model and articulates understanding of each type of alert to include Sepsis Time Zero, Deterioration Index, etc
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Documents precisely in Epic the outcome of each encounter with clinical staff
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Partners with bedside nurses/clinicians effectively to inform, coach and support onsite nurses/clinicians, cultivating a therapeutic team approach. Clearly articulates reasons for the communication and interventions to clinical staff
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Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process
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Effectively communicates to VRC team members through formal handoffs including patient concerns to the oncoming staff
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Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers
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Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs
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Complies with established chain of command for work-related problems
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Participates in identifying unit needs and support unit goals and objectives

Requirements

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Minimum of 2 years of recent direct inpatient clinical experience. Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of healthcare information systems preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!