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Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Night
Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a
Recruiter Contact: Monica Echeverri at mecheverri@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Virtual Care Nurse (VCN) provides TeleICU nursing care to a diverse population of critically ill patients across multiple hospitals regionally from a centralized Virtual Care Center. The VCN assesses their patients data and provides nursing care in collaboration with local care teams using audio/video connections during the patients ICU stay to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The VCN performs video assessment of their patient, monitors patients' biometric data, vital signs and other physiological data using specialized software and digital health technologies. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Three (3) years ICU nursing experience

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact

AHA ACLS and BLS prior to end of orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Experience with Cerner Powerchart 

CCRN 

Trauma Nursing Certification 

Telehealth certification

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our  Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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