Virtual Nurse; Nights

Employment Type

Full time / 36 hours weekly

Night Shift; 7pm – 7am (rotates weekends and holidays)

Please note that this is a Virtual RN position but the employee will physically work on‑site at the central HUB located at Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, Maryland. This is not a remote work from home position.

Virtual Registered Nurse

• Exciting Opportunity to Join our new Patient Care Model called Together Team.
• The Together team model shifts responsibility to a 3 per‑person team: bedside RN, CNA, and Virtual RN.
• Model brings added patient safety, expertise, and mentoring to bedside and leverages technology.
• Virtual RN is a collaborative member of the medical‑surgical unit care team and is responsible for collaboration and facilitation of optimal provision of care through virtual daily management of care as prescribed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
• Virtual RN is accountable to practice in accordance with standards established/endorsed by Holy Cross Health leadership and by external regulators and accreditation agencies.
• Virtual RN actively promotes the Holy Cross Health Model of Care and the nursing profession, in fulfillment of the Holy Cross Health Quality Plan for Nursing.
• Virtual RN is accountable to drive nursing practice through facilitation of shared governance.
• Virtual RN is expected to abide by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Virtual RN will have a reporting relationship with the nursing leadership of the clinical unit.

• Responsible for collaboration, communication, facilitation and documentation of optimal provision of care through a computerized and/or digital platform supporting daily management of care.
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient’s plan of care from admission to discharge.
• Organize care through collaboration with multidisciplinary care team and participates directly or indirectly with patient.
• Utilizes clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
• Ensures a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
• Performs chart audits as needed to enhance quality and safety.
• Responsible for monitoring quality metrics specific to the department & ensuring complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
• Performs virtual Safety Rounds.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professional competence and autonomy in performing various roles such as clinician, educator, consultant/collaborator, and navigator.

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree required (BSN preferred).
  • Note, if the BSN or MSN degree is not present on hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain one within a specific time frame.
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse required.
• Minimum five (5) years of RN experience in an acute care setting required, including adult condition management.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience highly preferred.
• BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and communication.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and assist with patient handling and movement.
• Proficiency in English: reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403(b), education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Pay Range: $42.58 - $57.47 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/Disabled/Veteran status.