Virtual Resource Nurse - Full Time (Days)

Join Equum Medical and be a driving force in revolutionizing acute care telehealth. As an innovative leader in the healthcare technology industry, Equum Medical is dedicated to transforming how patients access critical medical services.

Our cutting-edge telehealth solutions empower healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care remotely, bridging gaps in accessibility and enhancing patient outcomes. By joining our dynamic team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of acute care telehealth, significantly impacting countless individuals' lives while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in modern healthcare. We also promoted flexible scheduling to help maintain work life balance and long-term career sustainability. Together, let's lead the way in providing seamless, high-quality care to patients when they need it most.

The Virtual Resource Nurse plays a pivotal role as a collaborative care team leader, overseeing day-to-day operations and delivering virtual nursing care to a diverse adult population across various healthcare settings. They provide remote nursing services to patients in acute and sub-acute care, emergency departments, critical care environments, skilled nursing facilities, and even in the patients' homes.

Working in partnership with clinical teams at the originating sites, the VCN serves as an expert nurse on the patient care team. They actively deliver patient care, translate evidence-based practices, offer patient and family education, and provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring to fellow nurses. Additionally, the VCN coordinates care across disciplines, collaborating with the originating site and other remote clinical team members.

• Exhibits effective English written and verbal communication skills
• Holds a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
• Demonstrates acute and/or critical care level skills and knowledge
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to diagnose clinical problems and define appropriate interventions.
• Preferred additional certifications in the area of specialty
• Completes unit-specific orientation to ensure familiarity with the specific critical care unit
• Possesses special skills/equipment including EKG Certification and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Working knowledge of computer documentation and navigation systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.)
• Proficient in windows-based computer operations

• Critical and acute cardiac care experience
• Prioritize patient advocacy, proactive monitoring, and safe, efficient, patient-centered care
• 5+ years of current experience in acute or critical care
• Implement nursing process, including assessments, care planning, and coordination based on evidence-based protocols
• Delegate and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality patient care
• 1+ years of leadership experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute and/or critical care skills
• Ability to think critically in diagnosing clinical problems and defining interventions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong understanding of telemetry monitoring, policies, and procedures
• Proficiency in computer documentation and navigation

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an acceptable and recognized institution
• Valid RN licensure or an unencumbered compact nursing license and the ability to acquire additional nursing licenses
• Bachelor’s degree preferred