[Hiring] Virtual RN @Saint Peters Healthcare System

Role Description

The Virtual RN will:

• Assess the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the Nursing Standards.
• Conduct comprehensive virtual admission/discharge assessments, within established timeframes.
• Conduct comprehensive virtual admission assessments by:
  • Obtaining and reconciling admission information.
  • Collaborating with bedside nursing staff to validate assessment findings.
  • Identifying actual or potential patient safety concerns.
  • Communicating pertinent clinical information to support safe, coordinated, and high-quality patient care.
• Conduct comprehensive virtual discharge readiness assessments by:
  • Evaluating patient preparedness for discharge.
  • Reviewing discharge medications and discharge plans.
  • Confirming follow-up appointments.
  • Reinforcing discharge instructions.
  • Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a safe, seamless, and patient-centered transition of care.
• Provide appropriate clinical support to the inpatient nursing units through the use of remote technology by:
  • Partnering with bedside nurses to enhance clinical workflows.
  • Delivering patient and family education.
  • Monitoring for changes in patient condition or concerns.
  • Promptly escalating clinical issues to support safe, coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• BSN preferred or must be obtained within three (3) years of hire date.
• Prior experience with patient education, discharge planning, care coordination, or virtual nursing preferred.
• The virtual registered nurse must be a self-directed, proactive professional who is able to independently navigate barriers, identify solutions, and adapt to evolving workflows while maintaining focus on patient care and operational excellence.
• BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• BSN preferred or must be obtained within three (3) years of hire date.
• Prior experience with patient education, discharge planning, care coordination, or virtual nursing preferred.
• BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Savings accounts and voluntary benefits.
• Wellness programs and discounts.
• Paid life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Adoption assistance.
• Back-up daycare.
• Free onsite parking.
• Recognition rewards.
• Fully paid tuition program or generous tuition assistance program.