RN Virtual ICU

Unit Description

The VICU RN position is a technology-based role that requires a high-level communication, mentoring, and critical thinking skills. Candidates must be able to effectively function in a position with a high level of independence and can use and access available resources. This role involves collaborating with other professions, as well as a customer service-based approach that cultivates high level and trusting relationships with all team members involved in patient care. Duties of this role include but are not limited to: monitoring ECG rhythms and pressure waveforms, a thorough assessment of a patient’s condition via the electronic health record and other means, predicting next steps in reducing risk for patient decline, the use of high quality cameras to apply nursing physical assessment skills, frequent communication with bedside care providers and the VICU provider, mentoring and supporting staff with unfamiliar tasks or situations, and the ability to lend unassuming fresh eyes or recognizing differences in standards of practice across the system to improve the program/clinical practice. The intensity of the situations in which this individual may be involved with, also requires conflict resolution skills to assist in maintaining trusting relationships with entire the care team.

About Blodgett Hospital

Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

Scope of work

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing Required

• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years

• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required

• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days

• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months

• 5 years of critical care experience preferred Preferred

• CRT-Specialty Certification - CCRN, CCRN-K, CCRN-E Preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

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