Telehealth Triage Nurse

Telehealth Triage Nurse (Remote) Full Time 0.8 - 1.0 FTE - Part Time may be considered based on availability Must have compact nursing license Fonemed is recruiting full time remoteRegistered Nurses to join our team! We are looking forexperienced and dependable Registered Nurse who arededicated to providing quality nursing care to patients. If you are a Registered Nurse who islooking for a challenge and a company who values you, apply today! Position OverviewOur nurses provide telephone triage and health advice to callers across the United Statesremotelyfrom the comfort of their own home using world renowned Schmitt-Thompson protocols andprovide nursing care advice virtually to patients. Calls received can vary greatly in subject matter and complexity. In addition to triage calls, we receive questions requesting information on medical conditions, medications, diagnostic tests, etc., and provide patient support through addressing their medical questions and concerns. Registered Nurses must be attentive and engaged listeners whohave strong critical thinking and clinical assessment abilities and are able to make decisions independently and document clear clinical data. All calls are documented electronically, and all telephone encounters are recorded. Role ResponsibilitiesProvide telephone triage and advice to callers to assist them in making timely medical decisions Exercise clinical judgement in combination with utilization of protocols to arrive at the appropriate disposition to provide timely and accurate level of care to patients Promptly complete confidential medical records as per company documentation standards Provide clear and concise information and direction during patient encounters Expectations of NurseFull time work with a commitment of 32-40hours per week and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts when available at your own discretion Part time work may be considered with open availability Private HIPAA compliant home office with high-speed internet connectivity(wired/ethernet highly recommended) Must be able to provide own computer equipment (computer or laptop, second monitor, keyboard, mouse, wired USB headset and high-speed internet) Participation (via telephone or video) in staff meetings Full compliance with FONEMED policies and procedures, including HIPAA privacy requirements Scheduling and LicensureFull time work with a commitment of 32-40hours per week and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts when available at your own discretion Part time work may be considered with open availability Shift work type schedule that could include mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and occasional split shifts Our current major hiring need is for shifts that would fall between 06:00am ETand 22:00pm ET daily. Please note that we are not able to offer a set schedule at this time, your schedule would vary week to week Work every other weekend, option to work additional weekends also available Must possess a compact nursing license and a California license would be an asset Qualifications and ExperienceCompletion of a recognized Nursing program Minimum 3 years of recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, preferablyin areas such as ER/Urgent Care, Adult, Pediatric, OB/GYN, Orthopedic, Ambulatory Care, Home Health, or ICU An active license in CA is required, along with active compact license in your home state. Active licensure in all 50 states would be an assetor the willingness to obtain licenses at the company’s request Previous telephone triage experience using electronic triage software and computerized medical protocols will be considered an asset Experience using the Barton Schmitt/David Thompson guidelines will be considered an asset Strong communication skills Strong clinical assessment skills Strong computer skills within a Windows environment and keyboarding ability Bilingual English/Spanish will be considered an asset Why Work With USWith over 30 years in the telehealth industry servicing clients across North America, Fonemed prides itself on providing outstanding client experience and practicing a culture of care in everything we do. We are a growing company who values our greatest resource - our people! We provide a collaborative company culture and a welcoming team. If you are looking for an opportunity to practice your nursing skills from home and work for company that values you, apply today Fonemed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We appreciate the interest of everyone who applies for the position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit our website at www.fonemed.com#J-18808-Ljbffr