Registered Nurse (RN) - Virtual Nursing

Description

Nursing
Req #: 69297

MaineHealth's Virtual Nursing team is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join our innovative virtual care program. This onsite role provides virtual discharge education and support to patients, ensuring a smooth and safe transition from hospital to home. The RN will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, review discharge instructions and medications, and use telehealth technology to deliver high-quality patient education. Ideal candidates have an active Maine RN license, acute care experience, strong communication skills, and comfort with technology. Join us in advancing patient-centered care through virtual innovation.

Summary:

The Virtual Nurse will be a member of a new team at MaineHealth responsible for supporting hospital-based care teams, focused on improving quality, patient and family experience, bedside care team experience, and improving hospital efficiency of care. The Virtual Nurse will use virtual communication channels including synchronous video conferencing, secure asynchronous chat, and telephonic tools to interact with patients admitted to a MaineHealth hospital. The Virtual Nurse is also responsible for providing patients with virtual health assessments and treatment solutions through virtual rounds. This position requires collaboration with clinical staff and other care team members across MaineHealth to meet the diverse and continually changing challenges of the healthcare environment.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Must matriculate to a BSN program within 1 year of hire with completion attained within 5 years of hire. Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year.
2. License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine. BLS certification is also required.
3. Experience: At least 5 years of Acute Care RN work experience.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrates the skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Proficiency in the use of ACLS, PALS, and EPIC systems.

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Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact samantha.gonzales@mainehealth.org