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Virginia Hospital Center

Virtual Nurse/Nursing Care Partner

Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Position Title: Virtual Nurse/Nursing Care Partner

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. Purpose & Scope: Across all levels, the registered Virtual Nurse/Nursing Care Partner is responsible for the indirect nursing care of their assigned patients. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills and frequent interactive and consultative associations are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate, or otherwise present information in written, auditory, or visual formats is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through spoken communication. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required. The Virtual Nurse/Nursing Care Partner is expected to collaborate with members of the healthcare team and communicate with patients via remote technology to provide goal-directed care. Tasks include, but are not limited to, patient admission assessments, patient education, and discharge teaching via remote technology. Education: Bachelor's in Nursing required, or Associate's in Nursing required Experience: Two years of nursing/patient care in an acute care setting required; five years preferred Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or licensure in a compact state. BLS certification required. ACLS or PALS cards demonstrate competence in BLS skills per American Heart Association guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the BLS requirement; a separate BLS certification is not needed. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Computer Skills: Typing speed of 60+ words per minute Basic dysrhythmia knowledge preferred Proficient with EHR systems; EPIC preferred

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