Job Summary and Responsibilities
Hospital VIC Nurse will Support: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (1101 Bates Avenue, Houston, TX 77030)
The Virtually Integrated Care (VIC) Critical Care Nurse, Medical ICU (MICU) works as the catalyst for patient centered care by leading a well-coordinated care team. The VIC RN is at the center of innovation and a transformational, evidence based practice care model. The experienced RN in this role will anticipate and direct the care of the patient through evaluating health promotion, risk reduction and clinical decision-making. The Nurse assumes accountability for client care outcomes through the assimilation and application of evidence based practice to design, implement, and evaluate client plans of care in a virtual environment setting. This role functions as the center of coordination and communication for a multidisciplinary team. A high degree of professional competence and autonomy will be demonstrated in performing the roles of 1) clinician, 2) educator, 3) consultant/collaborator, 4) leader. The VIC RN will function as a dynamic change leader for this transformational care model. The role is facility based for completion of orientation and has the potential to transition to a remote role with successful implementation of the care model.
As our Virtual Care RN, you will revolutionize patient care, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver expert nursing guidance across our health system.
Every day, you will provide real-time virtual inter-collaborative nursing assistance to on-site care teams nationwide. From admissions to transfers, to transitions of care and vital support tasks, you'll apply your seasoned skills to diverse patient needs, ensuring no two days are alike.
To succeed in this transformative role, you will project expert knowledge, unwavering reliability, and articulate communication, serving as a critical virtual extension of our patient care teams, ensuring exceptional outcomes across a spectrum of diagnoses.
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelors in Nursing, BSN degree (or must be actively in pursuit of a BSN degree)
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
- Three (3) years of RN Critical Care experience in an acute care facility
- Three (3) years of nursing preceptor experience
- Two (2) years in a nursing leadership role (Charge RN role applicable)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred
Five Plus (5+) years of RN Critical Care experience in an acute care facility
