Job Details
RN - Virtual Inpatient
Additional Information About the Role
- A pilot program that is looking for individuals who are wanting to contribute to a new and innovative way to support patients!
- Located at the Brentwood, MO office
- Needing to have 2-5 years of experience as a floor nurse
- Flexible schedule
- 12 hours a week is required
- Not benefit eligible
Overview
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides support within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care to inpatient acute level patient populations from a remote monitoring center through telemedicine applications with real time communication via two-way audio/visual technology and in collaboration with the bedside patient care team. Utilizes patient EHR to support patient admission, education, and discharge planning, identify and interpret trends and acute changes in patient physiology, monitor compliance of care bundles and protocols, and collaborates with the bedside multidisciplinary health care team using effective communication and clinical decision-making skills. Serves as a resource for inpatient support for novice nurses who are developing their clinical competencies and decision-making skills. Provides guidance and assistance while giving additional support in the assessment, evaluation, and intervention responsibilities with patients.
Responsibilities
Supports the bedside staff for a large patient ratio to monitor comprehensive compliance of best practice protocols and care bundles aimed at reduction of Mortality, Length of Stay, Hospital Readmissions, and Patient Safety Events.Provides patient education and support including verbal and written instructions. Assess the patient/family ability to receive education and uses appropriate tools and techniques. Takes initiative to problem solve and demonstrates critical thinking skills.Skilled and comfortable with various technologies to coordinate patient care, including multiple software applications, computerized clinical guidelines, specialized telephone technology, video and image transmission, and more.Supports the bedside care team in patient care activities within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care using the nursing process, clinical judgment, and decision support materials.Provides consultation and second opinion to assist with clinical decision making, including managing inpatient patients whose condition may be deteriorating or who may require transfer to a higher level of care. Assists nurses with an appropriate plan of care related to a change of condition.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum Requirements
Education
Nursing Diploma/Associate'sExperience
2-5 yearsSupervisor Experience
No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications
RNPreferred Requirements
Education
Bachelor's DegreeExperience
5-10 yearsSupervisor Experience
< 2 yearsBenefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer