Telemedicine Nurse

Position Overview

Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct telemonitoring patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• CCRN-Critical Care Registered Nurse within 1 year
• NIHSS-National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale within 1 year

Typical Experience

5 years of recent ICU experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated cardiovascular and/or heart failure knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management, and educating and coaching patients to self-manage their disease process.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Schedule

• Job Shift: Days
• Schedule: Per Diem/Casual
• Shift Hours: 12
• Days Of The Week: Variable
• Weekend Requirements: One Weekend Shift a month
• Weekly Hours: 0
• Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual

Pay

Pay Range is $82.48 to $115.46 / hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.