Registered Nurse - Virtual Response Center, On-Site Position

St. Luke's University Health Network

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.

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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

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, being sharp and alert. General, near and peripheral visions are all required.

Education:

Registered Professional Nurse with current license to practice in the state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania or PA multi-state compact license required.

Training and Experience:

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

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