Virtual Critical Care Registered Nurse - Pulse Center - Full Time - days

Critical Care Virtual Registered Nurse

Located in Big Flats, NY! This position is Full Time 12 hour day shifts. This position is eligible for a $25,000 sign on bonus! The Virtual Critical Care Registered Nurse works from the Pulse Center, located in Big Flats NY, to enable the care of critically ill patients in ICU beds across the Guthrie system. This position provides virtual support to bedside nurses and is an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses to use their critical care skills without the physical demand of a traditional ICU setting. This department utilizes self-scheduling, allowing our caregivers to select the shifts that work best for them and the team.

Position Summary: The Virtual Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients in a critical care environment utilizing telecommunication technology. Collaborates with the bedside nurse to provide coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.

Education, License & Cert: The Registered Nurse licensed in both Pennsylvania and New York. BSN in Nursing preferred. CCRN or CCRN-E certification within two years of hire preferred with education and training provided. BLS and ACLS certification required.

Experience: The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in Pennsylvania and New York with five years of experience in critical care. Must maintain BLS and ACLS certification.

Essential Functions: Employs Nursing Professional Practice, Advocates, Facilitates Learning, Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality, Engages in Professional Development, Leader in Practice Setting & Community, Monitor assigned critical care patients (ICU/Step-down) utilizing real-time, two-way, audio and video communication, as well as other platforms. Prevent clinical problems from occurring by: Direct observation via videoconferencing, Proactive surveillance of physiological trends, Medical chart review.

Other Duties: Proficiency in Information Technology, Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery, Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude, Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations. Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, especially regarding activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. Hearing / Visual requirement. The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $54.12 per hour.