Registered Nurse - RN - Triage - Virtual Care

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Remote SD (Central Time) Location: Remote, SD Address: Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00 Department Details *ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES WOULD RESIDE IN SD, MN, IA, ND, OR MI* This innovative virtual care role places a Registered Nurse (RN) at the center of a supportive, collaborative model designed to strengthen care in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living communities operated by the Good Samaritan Society (GSS). When clinical uncertainty arises-such as a fall or change in condition-the on-site nurse can call the Virtual RN support line. If further evaluation is needed, the RN coordinates with a team of on-call Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to schedule a video visit. This role exemplifies how connected care teams, real-time support, and thoughtful use of technology can elevate frontline nursing, reduce unnecessary transfers, and help seniors age with dignity-right where they live.

Responsible for providing virtual care services within nursing scope for appropriate age and population specific standards as assigned. Provides virtual care nursing services and guides the appropriate level of care within nursing scope with a diverse patient population with a wide range of health issues and acuity. Responsibilities may include virtual patient triage; remote patient monitoring; health information documentation; ongoing systematic assessment and data collection; referrals and follow-up care coordination; patient and staff education; and adherence to established protocols for all inquiries and crisis intervention. May perform clinical and operational downtime reporting and assessments as needed or other duties as assigned. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.