Weekends: Saturday and Sunday

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Every other weekend

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Scope of work

The Virtual Nurse is an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) and integrated care team member who leverages technology to collaborate with and support the needs of the bedside RN and the patient/family virtually. Two-way audio/visual technology provides the virtual nurse the ability to assist with admission and discharge activities, patient and family education, real-time patient quality and safety surveillance, proactive rounding, and staff mentoring/education. The purpose of this position is to harness the skills of an experienced RN to support and transfer knowledge to novice nurses within the organization, and to provide high-quality, remote nursing care in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Corewell Health.

• Works in close collaboration and communication with physicians and other members of the health care team in order to minimize duplication of effort, promote teamwork, and ensure seamless coordination of services within and between teams and across campuses.
• Assists with patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying a patient’s health problem(s). Actively participates in care conferences as appropriate.
• Mobilizes patient/significant others’ to utilize their own strength to make necessary lifestyle and behavior changes. Acts as a patient advocate to ensure their desires are recognized and followed to the greatest extent possible. Identifies and responds to any situations representing risk to the patient, their family, the organization and/or the community.
• Partners with community agencies to coordinate care across the continuum to offer options, tools, and resources to allow patients the opportunity to achieve his or her desired goals.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

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

• 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

Qualifications

• Required Master's Degree Social Work
• Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - State of Michigan Excludes VNA and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Upon Hire required Or
• Master Soc Work LTD - State of Michigan Excludes VNA and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Upon Hire required
• Driver's License - State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Rural Health Clinics (RHC) only Upon Hire required Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Rural Health Clinics (RHC) only Upon Hire required

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Care Management - Butterworth

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

8

Hours of Work

8am-4:30pm

Days Worked

Saturday & Sunday

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.