Virtual Care Nursing
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Operationalizes technology, supports clinical decision-making processes, continuity of care and patient safety, and provides a work environment conducive for keeping technically competent, experienced and highly educated nurses engaged at the bedside.
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Provides professional direct patient nursing care to a diverse patient population with collaboration from the bedside nurse through two-way technology and specialized software.
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Assesses and cares for patients by leveraging video conferencing to complete virtual nursing rounds.
Clinical Practice:
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Provides quality exams and treatment solutions and maintains medical records.
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Develops, implements, monitors, updates, and communicates plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family, and interprofessional health care team.
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Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences.
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Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
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Assesses unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities and collaborates to facilitate patient throughput efficiency.
Education:
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Utilizes strong communication skills to
provide patient/family education
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Acts as a resource/coach/mentor for existing staff and new employees.
Communication:
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Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient.
Customer Relations:
Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers.
Self-Development:
Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
Job Knowledge:
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Must be licensed to practice as a RN in the state of MS
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Must have ten or more years of experience as a Registered nurse
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Must complete RN orientation and approved unit specific checklist
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Must maintain a current AHA CPR Certification
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Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements