[Hiring] RN Virtual Inpatient-Centralized Monitoring @UnityPoint Health

Overview

RN Virtual Inpatient - Centralized Monitoring

Waterloo, IA

Weekend Package- Saturday and Sunday

Nights: 7p-7:30a

 

 

As a virtual member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process. The position will utilize technology to communicate admission, discharge, and education to both inpatient nursing and patients/family members.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses and documents patient status through a virtual interview.
  • Functions as a scribe for inpatient nursing for the physical assessment and other assessment parameters, as applicable.
  • Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and other members of the health care team.
  • Completes required documentation as appropriate, including documenting in the medical record and event reports.
  • Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and the ability to troubleshoot when problems arise.
  • Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice and advances in virtual nursing practice.
  • Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced by seeking resources and continued self-development.
  • Ensures all aspects of technology is functioning properly prior to usage.
  • Proficient at conducting virtual assessment, scribing, and documenting admission/discharge processes.
  • Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
  • Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
  • Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.
  • Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.
  • Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others; gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.
  • Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, nursing, practitioners).
  • Adapts teaching strategies based on learner response and readiness to learn. Proficient in teach-back strategies.
  • Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
  • Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Identifies if the virtual education method is not appropriate for the patient condition/situation and consults with inpatient RN.
  • Shares clinical knowledge through teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
  • Available virtually to coach-in-the-moment for new graduate nurses or nursing staff completing an unfamiliar process or skill.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • 3 to 5 years previous Med-Surg nursing experience including utilization of the Electronic Medical Record. Previous experience with virtual technology platforms preferred.
  • Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa.
  • Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
  • Proficient computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
  • Multicultural sensitivity.
  • Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
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