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ChenMed Registered Nurse, Virtual Care, Part time, Weekends in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina
We’re unique. You should be, too.
We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?
We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.
The Registered Nurse, Virtual Care is responsible for providing telephonic triage directional patient care advice for general and specific illnesses, health related issues, client counseling, patient advocacy, health education and referral and resource management to ChenMed patients and their families. The incumbent in this role provides remote clinical advice and assessments within license and as possible given the technology and medium. He/She collaborates with primary caregivers and others on the interdisciplinary care plan team to provide a team approach of care.
This position is for a weekend schedule of Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00AM-8:00PM Eastern time.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Connects with patients via phone or video call. Interviews and questions patients to collect health history and uses a computer system to record and store comprehensive and focused data relating to the health needs of patients and families.
Provides health assessment and treatment solutions, monitors patient health and at-home care, aids in emergency scenarios and promotes patient wellness.
Based on the technology available, monitors a patient’s oxygen levels, heart rate, respiration, blood glucose and other assessment measures.
With the help of video chatting, identifies patient’s symptoms and conditions. Analyzes data to determine the appropriate health maintenance and identify appropriate outcome for the patient and family.
Collaborates with on-call PCP as needed to support expected clinical outcomes. Implements the appropriate protocol to attain the expected outcome.
Evaluates and documents progress toward the anticipated outcome. Assists in ensuring achievement of optimal patient outcomes through use of Telemedicine. Documents interventions in readable, understandable language.
Aids in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of the organization’s telehealth practices and professional nursing practice through successful utilization and improvement of outcomes that demonstrate program effectiveness.
Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible.
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Advanced-level business acuity
In-depth knowledge and understanding of general/core Nursing-related functions, practices, processes, procedures, techniques and methods
Broad nursing knowledge and understanding
Ability and willingness to provide extraordinary customer service and professionalism to all customers
Maintains current nursing knowledge and competency to stays abreast of budding nursing trends and best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills through a variety of formats, tools and technologies
Capable of building trust and professional relationships to deliver VIP care across the continuum
Ability to demonstrate excellent clinical judgement
Ability to problem solve
Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
Ability to provide constructive feedback
Ability to effectively collaborate with physicians, patients, family members, colleagues and other team members in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Proficient skill in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; competent in other systems required for the position
Ability and willingness to travel locally, within South Florida, to attend meetings and trainings up to 10% of the time; flexible and available to cover after-hours and to work weekends as needed
Spoken and written fluency in English; bilingual (Spanish/Creole) a plus
This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge and understanding of general/core Nursing-related functions, practices, processes, procedures, techniques and methods
Broad nursing knowledge and understanding
Ability and willingness to provide extraordinary customer service and professionalism to all customers
Maintains current nursing knowledge and competency to stay abreast of budding nursing trends and best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills through a variety of formats, tools and technologies
Capable of building trust and professional relationships to deliver VIP care across the continuum
Ability to demonstrate excellent clinical judgment
Ability to problem solve
Ability to prioritize work under pressure
Ability to provide constructive feedback
Ability to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Proficient skill in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; competent in other systems required for the position
Ability and willingness to travel locally, within South Florida to attend meetings and trainings up to 10% of the time; required availability to work evening, weekends and/or holidays
·Minimum requirement to work 3 holidays in the calendar year
Spoken and written fluency in English; bilingual (Spanish/Creole) preferred
This job requires use and exercise of clinical judgement
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:
Associate Degree in Nursing required
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Nurse Licensure Multi-state Compact license required, must reside in a Compact licensing state, may be required to obtain additional licenses in the future
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment
Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience working with Geriatric patients in an Emergency, Urgent Care, or Trauma Care setting Highly preferred
Minimum of 1 year telehealth or Virtual Care experience preferred
We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.
ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.
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