Registered Nurse II, Non-Acute, Nurse Helpline

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Manage an after-hours nursing helpline during off-hours: Monday–Friday from 4:30 PM to 9:00 AM and available 24/7 on weekends.

• Deliver safe, ethical, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive care for patients and their families.

• Gather clinical data and adhere to algorithms, decision trees, standards, protocols, and care plans.

• Record the care provided, care plans, and outcomes for patients and families.

• Offer structured education to patients and families, utilizing teach-back methods to assess effectiveness.

• Coordinate care and guide patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams through shared decision-making and shared governance.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, safety, and departmental policies.

• Identify, implement, and assess safety best practices alongside department managers, nurse council, and Magnet representatives.

• Engage in self-assessment, performance evaluations, annual goal-setting, peer reviews, coaching, mentoring, and educational activities.

• Advocate for patients and families while addressing ethical, cultural, and inclusion issues.

• Report safety and compliance issues to leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate's or Diploma in Nursing from an ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA accredited institution, with a minimum of 2 years of experience required.

• If hired without a BSN or MSN degree, the candidate must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within one year of the hire date and complete it within five years.

• A Multi-State RN License from Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana is mandatory.

• Candidates must reside in the Tri-State area (OH, KY, IN).

• At least 2 years of experience in a related field is required.

• Foreign graduates must have their licenses validated through TruMerit™ according to the Ohio Board of Nursing regulations for Foreign Graduates.

• Availability for holiday and weekend rotations is necessary.

• Individual certifications and Safety College requirements must be completed promptly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Regular employee status.

• Full-time work schedule.

• 36 hours per week / 0.9 FTE.

• Equal opportunity employment and consideration without regard to protected characteristics.