General Hours of Work: Day/Evening/Night Shift/Varied Shifts; 72 hrs./2wks

Exempt/Nonexempt: Non-exempt (Hourly) 

Department/Unit: Acute Inpatient - ICU/ Hospital 

Hours/FTE: 36 hours per week/.9 FTE

Reports To: Nurse Supervisor

SUMMARY: 

The Hospitalist RN-C is accountable for supporting the eHospitalist physicians and Acute Inpatient healthcare team. Assists in managing the eHospitalist’s patients by completing tasks required to expedite patient care. The RN will assist the physicians and serve as a link in gathering clinical data to ensure continuity of patient care. The RN will follow-up on physician orders, identifying potential delays in care and assure communication between all members of the care team, patients and families. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Diagnosis: Analyzes the assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses/problem focus.  
• Outcome Identification: Identifies expected outcomes/goals individualized to the patient.  
• Planning: Develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. If transfer of the patient is needed, follows policies, protocols and specific algorithms.  
• Implementation: Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care.  
• Evaluation: Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of the outcomes.  
• Quality of Care: Systemically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.  
• Performance Appraisal: Evaluates his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.  
• Education: Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.  
• Collegiality: Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.  Maintains customer service skills to meet the needs of our customers.  
• Ethics: Decisions and actions on behalf of clients are determined in a manner consistent with the ANA’s code of ethics.  
• Collaboration: Collaborates with unit specific physicians and nurses as well as health care providers including specialists in providing patient care across the eCare system.  
• Research: Utilizes research/evidence-based findings in practice if appropriate.  
• Resource Utilization: Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering patient care.  
• Leadership: The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.  
• Technology: Recognizes the need for knowledge and skills sufficient to integrate the use of health care technology and/or information management systems into the provision of nursing care.    
• Serves as a liaison between the ehospitalist and referring and/or attending provider.                          
• Ensures that there is outstanding communication regarding the patients’ condition to the referring physicians and families.  
• Positively promotes the eHospitalist program to other physicians, staff, patients and families.    
• Works collaboratively with the ehospitalist physician and Acute Inpatient team as physician extenders to assure patients receive timely, and accurate assessments. Reports and documents assessment findings and test results to the physician in a timely manner.  
• Assists the Hospitalist and Intensivist physicians in the collection of clinical data and assisting with new consults. Documentation in the record is appropriate, accurate and timely.  
• Serves as a liaison with external physicians, hospitals and other agencies.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• Graduate from an approved nursing program. 
• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. 
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.  
• Certification in specialty preferred. 
• Membership in a professional organization preferred. 

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse with one unrestricted state license is required. 
• RN Licensure required, within the states that eHospitalist is providing service, within 120 days of hire.  
• Completion of state specific certification/education within the initial and renewal time periods is required. 

About Avel eCare 

Avel eCare is a nationally recognized leader in telemedicine, operating one of the most extensive virtual healthcare networks in the world. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel partners with over 650 healthcare systems, rural hospitals, clinics, and facilities to deliver innovative telehealth solutions. Our services span Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Care, Senior Care, and School Health, impacting nearly two million patients annually. 

For three decades, Avel has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing telehealth solutions that reduce costs, save time, and remove barriers to quality care. Join our mission-driven team and help reshape the future of healthcare. 

Mission 

"Every person and every community deserves access to high-quality care." At Avel eCare, we collaborate with local clinicians through telemedicine to ensure high-quality care is available when and where it’s needed most. 

Vision 

"Healthcare without boundaries." Avel eCare is a catalyst for change in healthcare, fostering a future defined by service, quality, collaboration, and innovation. 

JOB CODE: 400