Virtual Pediatric Triage Nurse - Nights at Mercy

This position is onsite at Mercy Virtual in Chesterfield, MO

Nights: 6:30 PM - 7 AM

Rotating weekends and holidays

vAcute is a 24x7 virtual acute care department. The Pediatric part of the team is comprised of navigators, RNs, and Advanced Practice clinicians. This collaborative group works to take care of patients, who are outside of the hospital setting, in the moment or helps direct the patient to the most appropriate level of care. Through many different access points, patients are able to reach the team 24x7x365 to help with medical issues in real time. The vAcute team works collaboratively with the patient’s Primary Care Physician or Pediatrician to optimize the patient experience, increase communication, and ensure the patient receives care in the most appropriate setting. Through the use of technology, such as on demand video visits and triage tools, the team is able to reach patients when their need for care arises.

vAcute Pediatric RN Overview:

• Performs as a (RN) Nurse in the Mercy Virtual vAcute program in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Mercy rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and performs all duties assigned by Medical Director, in the vAcute program, concerning patients and their care.
• These duties differ according to the assigned areas and range from education to care coordination. vAcute provides care on a 24-hour basis.

RN I Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from registered nursing program.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years diversified direct clinical experience in nursing required. Previous ICU, Stepdown, Telemedicine, Emergency Medicine, Stepdown, or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Licensure: Must have a Missouri License or be eligible for Missouri License and eligible for other state licensure.
• Preferred Experience: ICU, Stepdown, Telemetry, Urgent Care, or Emergency Medicine
• Certification: BLS Certification within 6 months of hire.

RN II Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years diversified direct clinical experience in nursing required. Previous telemedicine, Emergency medicine, Internal medicine, Primary care medicine or a Critical Care experience ideal.  
• Education: Graduation from registered nursing program and bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or 4 years of commensurate experience in lieu of the degree, in addition to the required experience.
• Licensure: Must have a Missouri License or be eligible for Missouri License and eligible for other state licensure.
• Certifications: BLS Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred Experience: ICU, Stepdown, Telemetry, Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine

Key Mercy Benefits:

• • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education 
  • Health/Dental/Vision available after day one  
  • Annual contribution of $100 per month  to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA  
  • Paid parental leave for new parents 
  • 401k with employer match  
  • Paid PTO for volunteering  
  • Competitive salary 
  • Future career growth! 

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