Charge Nurse

Join Equum Medical and be a driving force in revolutionizing acute care telehealth. As an innovative leader in the healthcare technology industry, Equum Medical is dedicated to transforming how patients access critical medical services.

Our cutting-edge telehealth solutions empower healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care remotely, bridging gaps in accessibility and enhancing patient outcomes. By joining our dynamic team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of acute care telehealth, significantly impacting countless individuals' lives while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in modern healthcare. We also promote flexible scheduling to help maintain work/life balance and long-term career sustainability. Together, let's lead the way in providing seamless, high-quality care to patients when they need it most.

Position Summary :

The Charge Registered Nurse (VCN) is an onsite leadership position located at our Virtual Command Center in Brentwood, TN . In this role, the nurse oversees daily virtual care operations and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality remote nursing care. Using virtual care technology, the VCN supports patients across a wide range of remote care settings, including hospitals, emergency departments, critical care units, skilled nursing facilities, and in-home environments.

Working in partnership with clinical teams at the originating sites, the VCN serves as an expert nurse on the patient care team. They actively deliver patient care, translate evidence-based practices, offer patient and family education, and provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring to fellow nurses. Additionally, the VCN coordinates care across disciplines, collaborating with the originating site and other remote clinical team members.

Key Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates acute and/or critical care level skills and knowledge
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to diagnose clinical problems and define appropriate interventions.
• Exhibits effective English written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in windows-based computer operations
• Working knowledge of computer documentation and navigation systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.)
• Possesses special skills/equipment including EKG Certification and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Holds a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
• Preferred additional certifications in the area of specialty
• Completes unit-specific orientation to ensure familiarity with the specific critical care unit

Requirements :

• 5+ years of current experience in acute or critical care
• Critical and acute cardiac care experience
• 1+ years of leadership experience
• Implement nursing process, including assessments, care planning, and coordination based on evidence-based protocols
• Prioritize patient advocacy, proactive monitoring, and safe, efficient, patient-centered care
• Delegate and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality patient care

Knowledge and Skills :

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute and/or critical care skills
• Strong understanding of telemetry monitoring, policies, and procedures <span data-ccp-props="{"2013419