Virtual Nursing (RN) PRN (Durham, NC, US, 27710)

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Duke Nursing Highlights:

-
Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization

- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.

-
Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.

-
Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses

- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!

- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

VIRTUAL NURSE CLINICAL NURSE

The Virtual Nurse will deliver exemplary nursing care virtually, in collaboration with the care team. This virtual care will be provided in collaboration with the care team to inpatients at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Duke Lake Norman Hospital. This position will provide nursing care in a virtual setting in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Supports nursing tasks virtually as admission questionnaires, discharge education, patient education, nurse mentoring, and other tasks as needed. This care will be provided using the EMR and telehealth technology using two-way audio and video to provide patient care. The virtual nurse will practice within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care to inpatient acute level patient populations from a remote Virtual Care Center in collaboration with the bedside patient care team.

Utilizes patient EMR to support patient admission, education, discharge planning, identify and interpret trends and acute changes in patient physiology, monitor compliance of care bundles and protocols, and collaborates with the bedside multidisciplinary health care team using effective communication and clinical decision-making skills. Serves as a resource for inpatient support for novice nurses who are developing their clinical competencies and decision-making skills. Provides guidance and assistance while giving additional support in the assessment, evaluation, and intervention responsibilities with patients.
Duties and Responsibilities:

- Supports the bedside staff for a large patient ratio to monitor comprehensive compliance of best practice protocols and care bundles aimed at reduction of Mortality, Length of Stay, Hospital Readmissions, and Patient Safety Events.

- Provides patient education and support virtually including verbal and written instructions. Assess the patient/family ability to receive education and uses appropriate tools and techniques.

- Takes initiative to problem solve and demonstrates critical thinking skills. Skilled and comfortable with various technologies to coordinate patient care, including multiple software applications, computerized clinical guidelines, specialized telephone technology, video and image transmission, and more.

- Supports the bedside care team in patient care activities within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care using the nursing process, clinical judgment, and decision support materials.

- Provides consultation and second opinion virtually to assist with clinical decision making, including managing inpatient patients whose condition may be det