Virtual Care Implementation RN - Virtual Care

Virtual Care Implementation RN

Overview CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. Responsibilities This is a remote position. The Virtual Integrated Care (VIC) Implementation Nurse (as assigned within the regions) works as the catalyst for patient centered care by leading a well-coordinated care team. While the VIC RN works virtually, they guide the bedside team on the plan of care and prioritization of care. The VIC RN is at the center of innovation and a transformational, evidence based practice care model. The experienced RN in this role will anticipate and direct the care of the patient through evaluating health promotion, risk reduction and clinical decision making. This role assumes accountability for client care outcomes through the assimilation and application of evidence based practice to design, implement, and evaluate client plans of care in a virtual environment setting. This role functions as the center of coordination and communication for a multidisciplinary team. A high degree of professional competence and autonomy will be demonstrated in performing the roles of 1) clinician, 2) educator, 3) consultant/collaborator, 4) leader. The VIC RN will function as a dynamic change leader for this transformational care model. The role will assist with direct staffing in virtually integrated care models in facilities across the CommonSpirit enterprise. The role will also assist with education and orientation as an integral part of the implementation team. This role will function as support for standardization and sustainment of critical virtually integrated care workflows. This individual will need to be flexible with their own schedule to align with the staffing needs of the market and implementation plan. Key Responsibilities * Approximately 60% of this role will be in direct staffing of the VIC RN role to provide staffing support during an implementation or expansion within a determined market. This will include travel to the hospitals that implementation or expansion is occurring in. The VIC RN will lead the team by carrying out the following key job responsibilities: * Collaborates virtually with physicians, nurses and other health care team members in the provision of clinical care for the patient. * Assesses virtually the medical, physical, and psychological status of patients by reviewing patient records, obtaining a comprehensive problem-oriented health history and monitoring and evaluating laboratory, x-ray, EKG, and other diagnostic studies as medically indicated. * Interprets available data in order to establish a primary plan of care. The plan is developed through an interdisciplinary team approach and through multi-dimensional patient care conferences, ongoing patient assessments, and re-evaluation of patient problems or needs. * Prioritizes clinical information accurately and in a timely manner. * Responds to routine, urgent and emergent patient problems appropriately by demonstrating effective decision-making and provides follow-up to ensure that patient problems are resolved. * Effectively communicates with members of the bedside interdisciplinary team in a collegial manner to provide safe and error-free care during routine and emergent conditions. * Serves as an advocate on behalf of patients and their families in regards to their cultural, spiritual and care needs. * Prioritizes and effectively handles multiple electronic devices and software applications in a professional and courteous manner to include the ability to manage data and create reports electronically. * Coaches and mentors nurses and nursing support on the floor around the care of the patient. * Virtually educates the patient and families on disease process, procedures and self-care to maximize the level of function and wellness upon discharge. * Virtually assesses and reassesses patients as appropriate. * Focuses on exceeding national benchmarks for quality care delivery and resource utilization for cost containment and length of stay indicators. * Maintains patient confidentiality. * Participates in achieving nursing division goals and supports a shared leadership structure. Participates in achieving organizational goals. * Assists in the orientation of new staff and participates in unit Quality Improvement activities. * Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable TJC, federal, state and agency laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards. * Through a defined reporting process, reports clinical, administrative, or technical problems that result in medical errors, unsafe care, or sub-optimal communication between appropriate health care professionals. * Participates in and initiates safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department. * Demonstrates work practices consistent with CommonSpirit Health and department-specific safety, security and infection control policies. * Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure. * Facilitates a collaborative spirit assuring teamwork by providing direction to staff. * Establishes a relationship with the care team to help coach, mentor, and set expectations as needed. * Monitors and provides feedback on performance of employees as requested by the Nurse Director. * May utilize delegation skills, but maintains accountability for identifying patient information to ensure improvement of care and patient outcomes. Approximately 40% of this role will be focused on assisting with orientation of VIC RNs and leading simulation and education of frontline staff functioning in the care model. Qualifications * Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree * Minimum 5 years of overall acute care nursing experience; with a minimum of 3 years of nursing preceptor experience and 2 years in a nursing leadership role * Med/Surg/Tele nursing experience required * Advanced Practice Nurse experience may be considered * Possession of a current state of residence license and compact state license requested * Proof of Completion of Mandatory Reporter- Child and/or dependent adult abuse training * Basic Life Support certified within Five (5) days of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider * High functioning clinical, communication and computer technical skills #VIC #LI-Remote #LI-CSH