Virtual Nurse - Part Time - Days

Christ Hospital

Part-time - Entry Level

Hospitals

About the position

The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an ongoing partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age-specific. The RN adheres to the American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The Nursing Process involves several key components: Assessment, Diagnosis and Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. During the assessment phase, the RN demonstrates the nursing skills to complete a holistic assessment of the patient's physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs. This includes understanding signs and symptoms related to the patient's presenting needs and recognizing and reporting pertinent abnormal data to the physician and charge RN. The RN also assesses safety risks and collaborates with other healthcare team members to communicate relevant data. In the diagnosis and planning phase, the RN utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual and potential individualized patient problems and needs. This involves preparing, coordinating, and revising a multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family, setting measurable goals for each problem, and communicating the plan of care effectively with all team members. Implementation of care is based on assessed needs and standards of care while adhering to hospital policies and procedures. The RN performs and delegates nursing actions, provides ongoing individualized patient and family education, and responds to emergency situations with precision. Continuous evaluation of nursing practice is essential to ensure the effectiveness of interventions and to maintain continuity of care. Documentation is a critical aspect of the nursing process, requiring accurate and timely entries in the patient's electronic medical record. The RN is also expected to demonstrate leadership skills, participate in professional development activities, and comply with organizational policies and training requirements. Attendance and punctuality are emphasized, with adherence to time and attendance policies being crucial for maintaining a good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates nursing skills to complete a holistic assessment of the patient's needs.
• Recognizes and reports pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patient's condition.
• Utilizes appropriate handoff methods to communicate data regarding patient's physiological and psychological data.
• Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks and performs safety initiatives.
• Establishes and prioritizes a list of individualized patient problems and needs.
• Prepares, coordinates, and revises multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family.
• Communicates the plan of care utilizing SBAR and handoff processes with all team members.
• Initiates discharge planning upon admission and makes appropriate referrals.
• Performs and delegates nursing actions based on appropriate orders and demonstrates critical thinking.
• Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs and plan of care.
• Responds to emergency situations that require immediate, controlled precision.
• Implements measures to prevent contamination and/or transmission of disease.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions and adjusts the plan of care as needed.
• Maintains continuity of care through continuous evaluation during handoff report and transfers.

Requirements

• Current licensure to practice nursing in Ohio.
• BLS certification required prior to patient contact.
• Ability to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• Effective communication skills with peers and maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrates competence and evidence of continuing professional growth.
• Ability to accept and implement change in a culturally diverse setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Membership in professional organizations is desirable.
• Certification in area of clinical specialty expected within five years of eligibility.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for part-time work.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.