Telehealth Triage Nurse (Remote)

Weekend work required - either every weekend or 2 weekends on/1 weekend off

Must have compact nursing license + CA licensure preferred

Fonemed is recruiting part time remote Registered Nurses 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 Overview

Our 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 Responsibilities

Provide 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 Nurse

Part time work with a commitment of 20 hours per week and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts when available at your own discretion

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 Licensure

Part time work with a commitment of 20 hours per week and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts when available at your own discretion

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 ET and 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 either every weekend or a weekend rotation of 2 weekends on/1 weekend off. We offer after hours services to clients, therefore more weekend coverage is required

Must possess a compact nursing license and a California license

Qualifications and Experience

Completion of a recognized Nursing program

Minimum 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 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 asset or 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 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 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

Fonemed

Latest Jobs

Telehealth Triage Nurse