Telemedicine-ICU RN
CommonSpirit Health, Tacoma, WA, United States
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The job is responsible for providing consultative patient care nursing services via the centralized Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) Virtual Health Network which focuses on the provision of virtual remote care for patients in intensive care units (ICU), other inpatient care units and/or other CommonSpirit Health markets. From a centralized command center location, an incumbent works collaboratively with the Tele-ICU and an interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers to facilitate achievement of clinical objectives, quality/customer service standards and improvement of patient care outcomes. The provision of nursing services is extended to CommonSpirit markets in other states outside Washington State and will require procurement of current RN licensure in those states. Work is conducted in accordance with VMFH‑FH policies, applicable regulatory requirements and scope of practice for the nursing profession and is strongly focused on patient safety. Work involves continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management. An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide education, seek resources at the unit/department level, and delegate appropriate tasks.
Work Also Includes
Collaborating with patients, families and on‑site healthcare providers in developing, implementing and assessing the patient’s plan of care and appropriate nursing interventions for optimal patient care and safety.
Monitoring electronic systems and equipment to identify variations from standard norms relating to patient care and status.
Providing education and guidance on best practice intensive care nursing and ensuring that providers are following established patient care procedures and documentation standards.
Job Requirements – Experience/Education
Associate of Nursing required or
Bachelor of Nursing or other healthcare‑related discipline, graduation from an accredited school of nursing upon hire or
An equivalent combination of additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree required and
Depending on assignment, current RN licensure in one or more states outside Washington State will be required within six months of date of hire and
Three years of related work experience that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities required or
Work experience in an intensive care unit setting required
Certifications and Licenses
Registered Nurse: WA (RN:WA) required
Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS-CPR) required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
Critical Care RN with Tele‑ICU Specialty (CCRN‑E) preferred
Certified Neuroscience RN (CNRN) preferred
Pay Range
$48.82 - $83.47 /hour
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The job is responsible for providing consultative patient care nursing services via the centralized Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) Virtual Health Network which focuses on the provision of virtual remote care for patients in intensive care units (ICU), other inpatient care units and/or other CommonSpirit Health markets. From a centralized command center location, an incumbent works collaboratively with the Tele-ICU and an interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers to facilitate achievement of clinical objectives, quality/customer service standards and improvement of patient care outcomes. The provision of nursing services is extended to CommonSpirit markets in other states outside Washington State and will require procurement of current RN licensure in those states. Work is conducted in accordance with VMFH‑FH policies, applicable regulatory requirements and scope of practice for the nursing profession and is strongly focused on patient safety. Work involves continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management. An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide education, seek resources at the unit/department level, and delegate appropriate tasks.
Work Also Includes
Collaborating with patients, families and on‑site healthcare providers in developing, implementing and assessing the patient’s plan of care and appropriate nursing interventions for optimal patient care and safety.
Monitoring electronic systems and equipment to identify variations from standard norms relating to patient care and status.
Providing education and guidance on best practice intensive care nursing and ensuring that providers are following established patient care procedures and documentation standards.
Job Requirements – Experience/Education
Associate of Nursing required or
Bachelor of Nursing or other healthcare‑related discipline, graduation from an accredited school of nursing upon hire or
An equivalent combination of additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree required and
Depending on assignment, current RN licensure in one or more states outside Washington State will be required within six months of date of hire and
Three years of related work experience that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities required or
Work experience in an intensive care unit setting required
Certifications and Licenses
Registered Nurse: WA (RN:WA) required
Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS-CPR) required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
Critical Care RN with Tele‑ICU Specialty (CCRN‑E) preferred
Certified Neuroscience RN (CNRN) preferred
Pay Range
$48.82 - $83.47 /hour
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