RN - Virtual Care

Job Description Nemours Children's Health in JACKSONVILLE Florida at our home office location, is seeking a Virtual Care ON-SITE RN! Current Opportunities FULL-TIME opportunitiesNIGHTSHIFTS (8P-8A)Including every third weekend! The virtual care nurse supports clinical care for patients, whether in acute care units, critical care units, ED, advanced care at home or remote patient monitoring programs. This role partners with bedside nursing teams to enhance ability to provide professional nursing care. The virtual nurse utilizes observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care; health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirm; and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness. Using phone, two-way video, remote patient monitoring, and other technologies, the virtual care nurse delivers comprehensive nursing care, supports patient education, and facilitates discharge planning. You can learn more about Advanced Care at Home here: Nemours Children's Health | Advanced Care at Home Position Responsibilities Clinical Judgment:Utilize policies, procedures, guidelines, and reliable methods to make clinical practice decisionsIndependently develop, implement, evaluate, and modify clinical practice, matching formal knowledge with critical thinking and nursing skillsCollect and interpret complex patient data with clinical events to make clinical decisions to meet individual patient and family needs.Remote Patient Monitoring:Use remote patient monitoring technology to spot clinical trends and respond promptlyMonitor vital signs, weight, scoring tools “shock, respiratory, etc.” and other health indicators to ensure early detection of potential issues.Two-Way Video Technology:Communicate directly with patients and their families throughout their stay in inpatient and home-based care settingsConduct virtual visits using two-way video technology to support bedside careProvide real-time assessments, guidance, and interventions during virtual visitsClinical Pathways and Standards:Implement and monitor patient care delivery models using clinical pathways, standards, guidelines, policies, and protocols.Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomesHealth Teaching and Counseling:Provide health teaching and counseling to patients and families, promoting wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illnessDevelop and deliver patient education plans tailored to individual needsProvide discharge education to patients and families Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Teamwork:Assist bedside nurses with admissions, patient education, medication reviews, discharges, care coordination and other tasks as assigned Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration, proactively seek expert consultation, and delegate to other clinicians as appropriateParticipate in team meetings and discussions regarding patient care and practice issuesSupport for Bedside Nursing Team:Assist the bedside nursing team by providing professional nursing support through virtual means.Enhance the capacity of bedside nurses to deliver high-quality careResponsible for providing remote nursing care and assistance to both the patient and the bedside Registered Nurse (RN) through the use of technologyResponsibilities include virtually administering patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's care plan from admission to dischargePatient and Family Advocacy:Advocate on behalf of patients and families, promoting adherence to ethical standards and patient rightsAct as a resource for resolving ethical and clinical concernsFacilitation of Learning:Identify educational needs and facilitate formal and informal learning for patients, families, and healthcare associatesServe as a mentor, coach, and preceptor based on unit needs and individual preferences Position Requirements ASN required; BSN preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher nursing degree, must be from an accredited nursing program)Active Florida or multi-state RN license, required National certification in area of clinical specialty (preferred)One year of RN experience required & experience in pediatric specialty area, preferred Course Completions - AHA Healthcare courses required on hire:BLS American Heart Association (AHA)PALSThis is an in-person opportunity located in Jacksonville Florida About Us Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued. Learn more at Nemours.org .