Description

JOB PURPOSE:
The virtual nursing staff nurse uses nursing processes and telemedicine technology to remotely assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients. The virtual nursing staff nurse functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The virtual nursing staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs remote patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial and health history
2. Collaborates with and supports the needs of the bedside nurse, other care team members, patient, and patient’s family
3. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other healthcare team members to coordinate patient-centered care
4. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
5. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary
6. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family
7. Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach
8. Promotes a culture of safety by identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm
9. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members and demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict-resolution skills
10. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies promptly