Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Rotates In Home & Virtual: In Home -- 7:00am - 7:30pm, Monday - Sunday (rotating weekends.) Virtual -- 7:00am - 3:00pm & 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Sunday (rotating weekends.) Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Virtual Registered Nurse/Hybrid will alternate work shifts as Clinical RN and the Remote Patient Monitoring RN. This Nurse will also rotate working in direct patient care in the designated care setting and remotely as a Virtual Registered Nurse as designated by their department. In their Clinical RN role, they will provide nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act. In the Remote Patient Monitoring Nurse role, they will provide professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning implementation, and evaluation in accordance with policies, procedures, and triage protocols. Clinical expertise and independent judgment based on extensive knowledge, skill, and experience are evident in meeting established standards of care. Essential Job Functions Provides direct hands-on patient care following the patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Nursing. Monitor, interpret, and record data from specialized medical technology and equipment. Uses nursing clinical skills to review labs, patient care visits, and monitor the need for labs and/or appointments, administer medication, and perform treatment interventions in consultation with healthcare specialists. Coordinate with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met. Additionally, contact appropriate providers electronically or by other necessary communication channels to update or coordinate care. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Actively participates and contributes to the understanding, development, and analysis of health across a broad population and works collaboratively with call center, and clinically integrated network leadership to improve recognized gaps in care or performance in a continuous quality improvement fashion. Collects pertinent data to identify trends and areas of opportunity for improvement. Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required. Hospital at Home Virtual Registered Nurse additional duties: Monitor, interpret, and record data from specialized medical technology and equipment. Recognizes and appropriately triages patients based on monitoring metrics, patient responses to questions, and additional information provided by patients as appropriate. Directs patients to the appropriate level of care based on the symptoms reported. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in triaging patients properly such that all patients receive a timely and appropriate response. Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health or the situation. Analyze the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC. Education Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing. ADN or BSN required. Work Experience Three years of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Home health, remote patient monitoring, or telephonic care management experience is desired. Language None Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older) Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Physical Requirements Physical Demands Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X Stoop, Kneel X Crawling X Climbing X Balance X Bending X Work Position Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting X Walking X Standing X Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Physical Requirements. Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Maneuver weight of patients Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity – far Acuity – near Hazards Depth perception Use of Latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure Skills Monitor patient conditions during treatment Administer medications Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care Record patient medical histories Attention to detail Critical thinking Communication with family members Teamwork Conflict resolution Active listening Relationship building EHR – Electronic Health Record (EPIC) Patient assessment Analyze data Care Plan Treatment implementation Other: A professional and neat appearance is required to project a positive first image of the Roper Saint Francis Healthcare system. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information. Contacts: Constant interaction with internal and external customers including (but not limited to) patients, families, physicians, and coworkers. For Virtual Registered Nurses/Hybrid working outside of the hospital setting (i.e. Hospital at Home), the applicant must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace with the ability to lock up patient information. For Virtual Registered Nurse/Hybrid working in Hospital at Home, candidate must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license, with a good driving record. This position requires the operation of a vehicle for Roper St. Francis Healthcare business. Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current South Carolina driver's license. In addition, the selected candidate/employee must be insurable under the Roper St. Francis Healthcare vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving records. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status. Department: NSG Hospital-At-Home - Roper Hospital It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com. Welcome to the Roper St. Francis Healthcare career portal! If you’ve visited us previously, please note accounts created before December 18, 2023 are no longer active and a new account must be created. Thank you for your patience as we transition to a new system to enhance your candidate experience! Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare? Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.
