What are the responsibilities and job description for the eAcute Virtual Care Nurse position at CoxHealth?
Job Summary
The eAcute Virtual Med-Surg nurse is a pivotal member of the healthcare team to assist with managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The virtual nurse will assist with tasks such as completing the admission and discharge process, care plan development and maintenance, patient education, medication and discharge teaching, care coordination, mentoring of new nurses, and implementation of evidence-based care. The virtual eAcute nurse assists the primary bedside nurse with nursing tasks not required to be done in person as well as real-time quality and patient safety surveillance. The eAcute Virtual Med-Surg nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with completing admission and discharge processes
- Develop and maintain patient care plans
- Provide patient education and discharge instructions
- Coordinate care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Mentor new nurses and implement evidence-based practices
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