TeleICU Nurse - Nights at Mercy in Chesterfield, Missouri

Job Description:

World's First Facility Dedicated to Telehealth

Described as a “hospital without beds”, the Virtual Care Center is home to a large medical team, but no patients. Using highly sensitive two-way cameras, online-enabled instruments and real-time vital signs, clinicians “see” patients where they are. 

**Please Note: This is not a remote position. This position sits on site in Chesterfield, Missouri.**

Hours are 6:00pm - 6:30am

The Virtual Care Nurse provides TeleICU nursing care to a diverse population of critically ill ICU patients across multiple hospitals in multiple states from a centralized location. The TeleICU nurse assesses their patient’s data and provides nursing care in collaboration with the bedside using audio/ video connections during their patient’s ICU stay to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The TeleICU nurse performs video assessment of their patient, monitors their patient’s vital signs and other physiological data using technology and specialized software.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program. Associate's Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred. 
Experience: 2+ years recent ICU/intensive care/critical care nursing experience. Charge nurse experience preferred. 

Licensure: Must have either a current RN Temporary Permit/RN license in the State of Missouri. RN license in the States of Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Florida will be required within 6 months of hire and is at the expense of Mercy Virtual. 
Certifications: CPR required, ACLS required, CCRN/CCRN-E required within one year of hire.

Other: Requires excellent communication skills and able to collaborate effectively within a team environment. Must have the ability to independently practice and prioritize demands in an ever-changing, dynamic environment. Must demonstrate understanding of pathophysiology and common problems and solutions associated with adult ICU patients.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

ICU, Telehealth, RN, BSN, intensive care, critical care, virtual nursing, teleICU, vICU

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.