RN Virtual Inpatient + Department: Nursing Administration - CMH + Entity: Peoria Service Area + Job Category: Nursing + Employment Type: Part - Time + Job ID: 44642 + Experience Required: 7 - 10 Years + Education Required: Associates Degree + Shift: Evening + Location: Peoria, IL + Usual Schedule: Rotating evenings; 2:30p-10p + On Call Requirements: No + Work Location: Working from Home + Weekend Requirements: 1 weekend rotation/month + Holiday Requirements: 1 Winter & 1 Summer Holiday Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: 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. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma in Graduate of an accredited nursing program CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon application EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 7-10 years previous acute care nursing experience including usage of Electronic Medical Record. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must live within a 90-mile radius of Carle Methodist Hospital SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 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. Essential Functions: + * CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS * Assesses and documents patient's status through virtual interview. * Functions as a scribe for inpatient nursing physical assessment and as needed. * Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. * Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports. * Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots 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 through seeking resources and continued self-development. + * VIRTUAL WORK ENVIRONMENT * Ensures all aspects of technology is functioning properly prior to usage. * Proficient at conducting virtual assessment, scribing, and 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, physicians). + * VIRTUAL PATIENT AND STAFF EDUCATION * 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 virtual education method is not appropriate per patient condition and consults live 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.