Virtual Discharge Nurse; RN

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Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

The RN Virtual Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a virtual environment administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence‑based practice and research.

RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. It is expected that all RN Virtual Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the scope of practice and code of ethics standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

• A. Perform virtual visits with the patient through a computerized &/or digital platform, document in the electronic medical record, coordinate the care plan, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds; serve as a mentor for the clinical nurse; other care needs which can be completed virtually as requested.
• B. Perform the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in the performance of virtual clinical care using evidence‑based practice, analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships.
• C. Responsible for collecting clinical information and ensuring that all documentation is for admission, discharge, and/or transfer of patients.
• D. Responsible for ensuring that completion and documentation for presentation of education patients utilizing available resources.
• E. Responsible for virtually assisting in clinical care as requested by the bedside nurse providing quality safe care of patients.
• F. Prepare patients for discharge, including required paperwork, discharge instructions, education, and follow‑up appointments.
• G. Coordinate patient care with the discharge planning team, ensuring timely transition to the next level of care.
• H. Provide relationship‑based patient‑centered care that is consistent with population‑specific characteristics in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity.
• I. Always partner with the patient and significant others using appropriate virtual methods for setting and purpose, keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient’s goals the focus of the plan of care.
• J. Practice using current clinical practice standards.
• K. Navigate patients and families across the continuum of care ensuring all interventions in the patient care plan are implemented efficiently with a patient‑centered approach.
• L. Conduct audio/visual patient care visits as directed by the care team and protocol.

• A. Coordinate the delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model, including diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods.
• B. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a fiscally responsible manner and promoting the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
• C. Collaborate, communicate and facilitate optimal care provision through a computerized &/or digital platform supporting daily care…