Registered Nurse PACU PRN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Telehealth Nurse-Access Center to provide remote patient care. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 3-5 years of clinical experience, preferably in ambulatory or emergency settings. Candidates must be licensed in New York and Florida. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential. Bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical experience, preferably in an ambulatory office or emergency department.
• Ability to provide patient education on chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
• Must possess Registered Professional Nursing licenses in New York and Florida upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Review physician messages from patients and document interactions promptly.
• Participate in debrief meetings to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide telephonic patient education regarding results.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient education

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Telehealth Nurse-Access Center. In this role, the successful candidate carries out remote patient care responsibilities with emphasis on decision-making. Provides competent, safe and compassionate care based on established NYUHC Patient Care and Nursing Standards and program policies. As a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, collaborates with the provider and local site to implement a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care to achieve expected outcomes; utilizes principles of assignment and delegation consistent with the NY State Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Review physicians messages received from patients though the electronic medical record as per accepted policy and procedure
• Participate in regular debrief meetings with local sites to identify issues or opportunities for improvement
• Document provider and patient interactions accurately and in a timely manner using the electronic medical record systems per policy and accepted nursing standards
• Provide telephonic patient education regarding results and understanding condition management as per provider instruction and nursing scope of practice
• Assist providers in contacting patients regarding test results as per provider instruction
• Communicate effectively with local site pool, staff or provider via telephone or electronic message as appropriate
• Determine proper handling or routing of non-urgent messages based on established guidelines or in accordance with sound judgement
• Assess messages for urgent situations or needs, and contact patient telephonically for further evaluation and referral to the local site or emergency/urgent care services as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 3-5 years of clinical experience, preferably in an ambulatory office setting or emergency department, including telephone triage and patient education. Must obtain unrestricted Registered Professional Nursing license in New York and Florida State upon hire. Comfortable with providing patient education related to chronic conditions such as but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD and heart failure. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and independent thinking. Ability to ask open ended questions, identify significant from insignificant responses, ask about other diagnoses, probe for additional information, and redirect as necessary. Excellent communication skills written, interpersonal and the ability to communicate effectively via telephone and electronically. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and Electronic Medical Records, preferably Epic. Excellent customer service skills. REQUIRED LICENSES: Registered Nurse Lic- Florida, Registered Nurse License-NYS

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual: Spanish or Russian/Greek Telephonic care management experience