Remote Nurse Practitioner - Flexible Telehealth Schedule

fonemed; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid leave program

Job summary

Fonemed is expanding its virtual care team and seeks a Nurse Practitioner to work from home in a telehealth capacity. You will assess patients via telephone and video, diagnose, prescribe, and arrange appropriate follow-up within a fully virtual clinic.

The role emphasizes independent practice, strong clinical skills, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality remote care across North America. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current or willingness to obtain licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
• Preferred 1 year of recent experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred. Previous clinical experience will be considered
• Experience working in emergency or urgent care considered an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of home and community health services
• Family All Ages (FAA) is required
• Experience practicing in a rural setting considered an asset
• Exceptional clinical assessment and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Must have very strong computer and technology skills to be able to deliver virtual care through the use of technology
• Experience and aptitude with e-consult is an asset
• A commitment to professional development
• A passion for telehealth and an advocate for the benefits and opportunities that telehealth offers to patients and clients
• A satisfactory background screening result
• You must have your own computer system with 2 monitors, USB headset, webcam, and high-speed internet connection to connect through VPN

Responsibilities

• Assessing client presentation, evaluating urgency of care needed, selecting appropriate level of care, facilitating referrals to other providers where appropriate, and determining follow up required
• Independently and collaboratively assesses, diagnoses, and prescribes in accordance with professional standards, legislation, policies, and clinical practice guidelines
• Coordinates treatment plans and follow up based on appropriate assessments, client and family response and outcomes, collaborating with other healthcare professionals if needed
• Communicates findings and diagnosis to client and/or inter-professional team. Discusses prognosis, treatment options and outcomes with client and/or other team members within the circle of care and documents within the client’s permanent health record
• Advocates for clients, assessing their needs and if applicable, referring to appropriate care providers, professionals, or other services in the interest of the continuum of care
• Follow best practice guidelines

Skills

Clinical assessment

Telehealth

Independent practice

Electronic health records

VPN security

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

School of Nursing degree

Tools

Video conferencing software

VPN access

Job description

Fonemed is expanding its virtual care team and seeks a Nurse Practitioner to work from home in a telehealth capacity. You will assess patients via telephone and video, diagnose, prescribe, and arrange appropriate follow-up within a fully virtual clinic.

The role emphasizes independent practice, strong clinical skills, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality remote care across North America. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.