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St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The Virtual Acute Care Nurse utilizes proactive technology and software to remotely monitor patients to assist the bedside clinical care teams in making real time decisions in the delivery of care for patients. The Virtual Acute Care Nurse is responsible for remotely monitoring all patients within the Network and in-home settings where Epic, Masimo, Patient Safety Net, etc. are utilized. The Nurse will notify nursing and providers of any clinical concerns in a timely manner to facilitate real time, proactive clinical decision making and compliance with protocols.The Virtual Acute Care Nurse acts as a clinical supervisor for the Virtual Patient Observation program and the Virtual Patient Observation Attendants working in the VRC. The Virtual Acute Care Nurse also provides direct patient care using telehealth technology. This care is supplemental to the care delivered by the bedside RN and is part of a growing strategy to leverage technology to provide team nursing across the Network.The Virtual Acute Care Nurse functions in collaboration with the bedside RN to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. These nursing functions of Virtual Acute Care Nurse are carried out according to the New Jersey/Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act (based on work location) hospital policy, the network Mission Statement, and the network Philosophy of Nursing.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilizes clinical assessment skills and available technology to assist the bedside clinical team in timely identification of potential patient clinical deterioration.
Demonstrates competence in the predictive analytic model and articulates understanding of each type of alert to include Sepsis Time Zero, Deterioration Index, etc.
Documents precisely in Epic the outcome of each encounter with clinical staff.
Partners with bedside nurses/clinicians effectively to inform, coach and support onsite nurses/clinicians, cultivating a therapeutic team approach. Clearly articulates reasons for the communication and interventions to clinical staff.
Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process.
Effectively communicates to VRC team members through formal handoffs including patient concerns to the oncoming staff.
Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Complies with established chain of command for work-related problems.
Participates in identifying unit needs and support unit goals and objectives.
Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
Demonstrates competency in assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Promotes compliance with the implementation of evidence-based protocols.
Utilizes problem-solving, prioritization, collaboration, and customer relation skills.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
Possesses intermediate to advanced computer and typing skills.
Manages care coordination for patients with a variety of chronic conditions, including calling to ensure compliance with medications, updating medical records, and assisting with coordinating specialist visits.
Follows procedures, per training, to assist patients with various treatment recommendations and identifies need for escalation according to defined procedures.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Assists in training other RNs and staff members in the VRC.
Serves as clinical resource for non-clinical staff members.
Other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Requires sitting up to eight hours per day. Routinely use upper extremities; occasionally to lift items up to 10 pounds. Stoop, bend, and reach above shoulder level regularly. Hearing is required, being sharp and alert. General, near and peripheral visions are all required.EDUCATION: Registered Professional Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years of recent direct inpatient clinical experience. Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of healthcare information systems preferred.Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke'sSt. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE) Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (http://www.slhn.org/) (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 18,000 employees providing services at 14 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $2.7 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, St. Luke’s established the Lehigh Valley’s first and only regional medical school campus. It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 38 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 347 residents and fellows. St. Luke’s is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. St. Luke’s is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. U.S. News & World Report ranked St. Luke’s #1 in the Lehigh Valley and #6 in the state. Three of IBM Watson Health’s 100 Top Hospitals are St. Luke’s hospitals. St. Luke’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from IBM Watson Health nine times total and seven years in a row, including in 2021 when it was identified as THE #1 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, IBM Watson Health also named St. Luke’s among the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHN’s information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information. St. Luke’s is also recognized as one of the state’s lowest cost providersLearn More Here. (http://www.slhn.org/About)
