Registered Nurse, Virtual Care – Medical Group, PA - Remote Monitoring and Patient Care

Job Summary

Join the WellSpan Medical Group team as a Registered Nurse, Virtual Care, and be part of a revolutionary approach to healthcare that leverages remote monitoring technology to deliver high-quality patient care. As a key member of our virtual care team, you will work closely with our Clinical Nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care to a diverse population of patients across central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.

About WellSpan Health

WellSpan Health is a leading integrated delivery system that is reimagining healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. With a team of 23,000 strong, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care, and a behavioral health organization. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation.

About the Team

The WellSpan Medical Group is comprised of almost 5,000 employees and growing fast! We have medical practices that represent 51 specialty areas of medicine across 77 locations throughout Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland. Our culture is one of respect, diversity, and inclusion, and we are committed to improving lives through exceptional care for all, lifelong wellness, and healthy communities.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, Virtual Care, you will be responsible for:

• Providing virtual nursing care to a diverse population of patients using remote monitoring technology software and related electronic health records.
• Working in partnership with Clinical Nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care planning and ensure that patients receive high-quality care.
• Coaching and mentoring novice nurses to develop their clinical reasoning skills.
• Independently and in partnership with Clinical Nurses, recognizing subtle changes in patient condition and assisting in modifying the plan of care accordingly.
• Initiating emergency action in response to acute risk situations and responding in a timely way to alarms and communicating/reporting abnormalities promptly to Clinical Nurses.
• Using patient biometric, physiological, and vital sign data to provide and evaluate nursing care that promotes goal-directed change and achieves optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicating changes in patient condition and actual and potential problems concerning patients, families, and staff to Clinical Nurses.
• Independently and in partnership with Clinical Nurses, evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions and progress toward outcomes for patients.
• Initiating interdisciplinary collaboration in evaluation of patient progress and identifying and facilitating individualized patient needs for transfer/discharge.
• Documenting in the electronic health record and all event-associated communications with highest quality.
• Managing advanced knowledge of electronic health records and all associated software and applications, and able to troubleshoot minor technical challenges.

Requirements

Education

• Diploma Program in Nursing required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire required.
• Registered Nurse Multi-State License upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire required.
• Current certification may be required for specific areas of nursing practice, such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent computer skills.
• Highly organized.
• Proven outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team player.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a collaborative team.

What We Offer

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Flexible scheduling and remote work options.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Career Growth Opportunities

At WellSpan Health, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. We offer:

• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
• Training and education programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Cross-functional training and development.

Work Environment and Culture

Our culture is one of respect, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create a work environment that is:

• Supportive and collaborative.
• Inclusive and diverse.
• Focused on employee well-being.
• Committed to quality and safety.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!