Registered Nurse - Virtual Nursing Care (On-Site) - Contingent / Varied

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Jackson
Jan 09, 2026
Virtual RNs may serve as a member of the healthcare team by collaborating, communicating, and facilitating care with all clinicians, patients, and families. The virtual nurse maintains patient anonymity and safety using various technological platforms and provides indirect patient care, consults with other clinical care team members, and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care through a virtual platform (i.e., cameras, desktop computers, mobile devices, tablets, and smartphones). Works remotely with bedside nurses in providing real time, clinical decision support for patients care unit. Structure of the Virtual RN: * This position is 100% on-site at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital * 12-hour shifts / 36 hours per week * Every other weekend / Holiday rotation Primary Function of the Virtual RN: * Admission Documentation * Hourly Safety Checks * Patient Education * Discharge Preparation Contingent Option 1: Unit-based contingent that reports directly to the Unit Manager/Unit Director Required Hours: 36 hours per 6-week schedule Holiday: 1 summer / 1 winter Weekend: 12 hours per 6-week schedule Hard to Fill Days: 1 annually Shift of greatest need EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hire Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire Previous 1-2 years recent related clinical nursing experience and a demonstrated level of performance and practice required CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current Licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Department: Virtual Nursing Care Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Shift: Variable Union Code: Not Applicable