Telehealth Triage Nurse

Telehealth Triage Nurse (Remote)Weekend and Weekday Evening SchedulesMust have compact nursing licenseFonemed is recruiting part time remote Registered Nurses with weekend and weekday evening availability to join our team! We are looking for experienced and dependable Registered Nurse who are dedicated to providing quality nursing care to patients.

If you are a Registered Nurse who is looking 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 States remotely from the comfort of their own home using world renowned Schmitt-Thompson protocols and provide 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 who have 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 decisionsExercise clinical judgement in combination with utilization of protocols to arrive at the appropriate disposition to provide timely and accurate level of care to patientsPromptly complete confidential medical records as per company documentation standardsProvide clear and concise information and direction during patient encountersExpectations of NursePart time work with a commitment of 16-20 hours per week and opportunity to pick up additional shifts when availablePrivate 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 headset and high-speed internet)Participation (via telephone or video) in staff meetingsFull compliance with FONEMED policies and procedures, including HIPAA privacy requirementsScheduling and LicensureShifts would include every weekend (both Saturday and Sunday), along with 1-2 short weekday evening shiftsMust possess a compact nursing license, additional non-compact state licensure would be considered an assetQualifications and ExperienceCompletion of a recognized Nursing programMinimum 3 years of recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in areas such as ER / Urgent Care, Adult, Pediatric, OB / GYN, Orthopedic, Ambulatory Care, Home Health, or ICUAn active license in CA is required, along with active compact license in your home state.

Active licensure in all 50 states would be an asset or the willingness to obtain licenses at the company’s requestPrevious telephone triage experience using electronic triage software and computerized medical protocols will be considered an assetExperience using the Barton Schmitt / David Thompson guidelines will be considered an assetStrong communication skillsStrong clinical assessment skillsStrong computer skills within a Windows environment and keyboarding abilityBilingual English / Spanish will be considered an assetWhy Work With US : With over 25 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 todayFonemed 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.

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