About this role
The Postpartum Virtual Nurse utilizes virtual technology to provide patient education, and discharge support, care coordination, and nursing services to postpartum patients. Working collaboratively with bedside nurses, physicians, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary team members, the Virtual Nurse enhances patient experience, promotes patient safety, improves care coordination, and supports efficient workflow throughout the postpartum stay. The expectation is that you will report to Morristown.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Provides comprehensive postpartum education to patients and families using virtual communication platforms
- Educates patients on postpartum recovery, newborn care, safe sleep practices, breastfeeding, formula feeding, and maternal warning signs
- Reinforces discharge instructions and answers patient questions
- Assesses patients' understanding of education provided and documents outcomes in the electronic medical record
- Monitors patient progress and escalates concerns to clinical staff as appropriate
Required:
1. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
2. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
3. BLS certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred:
1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
2. Master’s degree in nursing or related field.
3. Previous experience with telehealth or virtual nursing platforms preferred
4. Minimum of 2-3 years of recent postpartum or mother baby experience