Registered Nurse Virtual Response Center, On-Site position (Part Time Days)

St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes clinical assessment skills and available technology to assist the bedside clinical team in timely identification of potential patient clinical deterioration

• Demonstrates competence in the predictive analytic model and articulates understanding of each type of alert to include Sepsis Time Zero Deterioration Index etc

• Documents precisely in Epic the outcome of each encounter with clinical staff

• Partners with bedside nurses/clinicians effectively to inform coach and support onsite nurses/clinicians cultivating a therapeutic team approach. Clearly articulates reasons for the communication and interventions to clinical staff

• Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes using the nursing process

• Effectively communicates to VRC team members through formal handoffs including patient concerns to the oncoming staff

• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers

• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs

• Complies with established chain of command for work-related problems

• Participates in identifying unit needs and support unit goals and objectives

PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires sitting up to eight hours per day. Routinely use upper extremities; occasionally to lift items up to 10 pounds. Stoop bend and reach above shoulder level regularly. Hearing is required being sharp and alert. General near and peripheral visions are all required.

EDUCATION:

Registered Professional Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years of recent direct inpatient clinical experience. Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of healthcare information systems preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years including your present employer. Additionally you areencouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications andlicenses if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!

St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.