RN - Virtual Nursing

Unclassified - La Crosse, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

La Crosse, WI

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

At Gundersen Health System, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care, and we are looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our innovative team. This role will leverage technology to provide virtual nursing care in the inpatient Medical & Oncology and Surgical & Digestive Care Unit. As an RN, you will enhance the patient and staff experience by supporting patient care alongside RNs, CNAs, and Interdisciplinary Teams. Candidates must currently hold a .5 or higher FTE RN position in an Acute Hospital setting. While Medical Surgical RN experience is required, experience in Medical & Oncology and Surgical & Digestive Care is preferred. Please note that On-Call and PRN staff are not eligible to apply for this position. Applications are due by September 13th at 12:00 pm (noon).

Responsibilities

• Work current FTE with hours shared between your current department and virtual nursing department
• Assist with delegated virtual tasks focusing on admissions, discharges, patient education, dual medication sign off, and nightly rounding
• Be a valuable resource to peers
• Help grow and expand the capabilities of virtual nursing
• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research
• Document nursing assessments, planning, interventions, and patient/family responses
• Evaluate patient progress toward achieving goals and revise care plans as needed
• Guide and influence others through shared governance and department-based projects
• Ensure patient safety and engage with patients personally
• Adhere to regular and predictable attendance

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing
• 1 year RN experience required
• RN license to work in Wisconsin
• BLS for health care providers
• Be adaptable and flexible
• Be comfortable with a multitude of different technologies

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• 6 months or greater previous experience in nursing

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Development Center
• Departmental leadership support including Clinical Manager, Program Manager, Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse