Home Health Virtual Care RN

Virtual Registered Nurse (VRN)Join the Future of Acute Care—From Our State-of-the-Art Virtual Command Center The position to which you are applying is represented by a collective bargaining unit, Massachusetts Nurses Association. Mass General Brigham's Home Hospital is transforming acute care by bringing hospital-level services directly into the home. As a Virtual Registered Nurse (VRN), you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using advanced technology, remote patient monitoring, and a collaborative team-based model. We provide hospital-level care for a diverse adult patient population, including those with:Acute medical conditions such as heart failure, COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, and cellulitisDehydration requiring acute interventionPostpartum patients with hypertensionThis per diem, on-site role is based at our Logistics Command Center at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA—a high-tech, innovative environment dedicated to ensuring safe, evidence-based care for Home Hospital patients. Our per diem nurses are required to work a minimum of four shifts per month, including at least one weekend shift each month. Per diem team members are also expected to work either one major winter holiday or one major summer holiday.Role ResponsibilitiesPerforms and documents nursing process, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients receiving care remotely, in their defined home.Performs virtual care, patient assessment, remote patient monitoring (as ordered) and works with the clinical care team to provide care, trend data, and respond accordingly.Provides protocol driven assessments, care coordination and intervenes as appropriate and defined by MGB Healthcare at Home protocols.Exhibits sound clinical decision making and critical thinking skills for a diverse patient population.Maintains and practices in accordance with nursing guidelines, as well as institutional, local, and state regulations.Performs admissions, discharges, and episodic visits within MGB Home Hospital, through high quality virtual patient-centered care.Performs triage of patient care calls outside of regular business hours for post-acute home care patients; requests a home care in-person visit as appropriate by the home care on-call nurse.Serves as a role model for professional nursing practice.Utilizes nursing knowledge to identify, prevent and or solve complex acute and/or recurring patient care problems.Shares expertise with multidisciplinary teams to serve as a staff resource.Supports research efforts to advance knowledge and promote evidence-based practice.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Nursing Leadership.Provides medication teaching, assists with medication administration and education to patients and families. Collaborates closely with pharmacy and care team regarding medication reconciliation process.Completes timely documentation for all nursing care in Epic.Answers, directs, and provides follow up on incoming clinical patient concernsQuality and SafetyEnsures compliance with reporting requirements in RL Solutions.Participates in quality and safety education, rounds, and evaluations.Promotes professional practice and a culture of safety; engages in process improvement efforts.Must be able to work in a HIPAA compliant environment.QualificationsEducation/LicensureGraduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.BLSCurrent license to practice as a Registered Nurse in MassachusettsExperience/SkillsAt least 3 years of Emergency Department experience required.Telemetry experience preferredTelehealth and remote patient monitoring experience preferredTelephone triage experience preferredProficiency with Epic, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and other web-based platforms preferredAdditional Job Details (if applicable)Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills requiredExperience working in a start-up environment and/or willingness to adapt to continuous change encouragedRemote TypeHybridWork Location399 Revolution DriveScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$40.09 - $78.04/HourlyGradeHCBRN124At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1410 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.