About this role
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Registered Nurse, Virtual Nursing who partners with bedside caregivers to provide technology-enabled clinical support across the inpatient care setting. Through the use of virtual care technology, enhances patient education, care coordination, patient safety, and clinical workflow efficiency while allowing bedside nurses to focus on direct patient care activities. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Completes assigned virtual nursing activities, including patient education, documentation, and care coordination.
• Assists with care progression, discharge readiness, and escalation of patient care concerns.
• Supports evidence-based care delivery and continuity of care.
• Conducts virtual patient interactions and promotes patient and family engagement.
• Reinforces plans of care, discharge instructions, and medication education.
• Supports patient safety initiatives and escalates concerns to the appropriate care team members.
• Partners with bedside nurses, providers, care management, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintains timely communication to support high-quality patient care.
• Serves as a resource for virtual nursing workflows and patient education.
• Utilizes virtual care platforms, Epic, and communication technologies to support clinical workflows.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit for extended periods while utilizing multiple computer monitors and communication platforms. Visual and auditory ability sufficient to monitor patient interactions and clinical information. Ability to communicate effectively through video, telephone, and electronic communication systems.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Current Registered Nurse license in PA and NJ and/or Multistate Nursing license. BLS certification required. Clinical nursing experience preferred. Experience with Epic and virtual care technologies 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!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.