RN / Telehealth Nursing / Overnight

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider that values your professional journey and offers extensive benefits from day one. This role as a Virtual/Telehealth Registered Nurse allows you to utilize your clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to provide high-quality patient care remotely. You'll engage with patients through various digital platforms, ensuring they receive the best possible care while collaborating with healthcare teams. With a commitment to mentorship and leadership development, this position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive in your nursing career.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship

Leadership programs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with recent nursing experience.
• Valid, active RN license required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care using virtual platforms.
• Conduct remote patient assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Telecommunication Technologies

Patient Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

MSN or DNP (Preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

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Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare, we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship, and leadership programs for all types of jobs, in a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.

We Provide

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
• And more

Please Note

• Shift is overnight from 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• A multistate nursing license is required for this Telehealth role.

Department Overview

Nurses in the Telehealth Nursing department demonstrate strong competency in using various telecommunication technologies to provide direct virtual nursing care. Telehealth Nursing RNs triage, prioritize patient needs, collaborate with patients to develop care plans, direct them to the appropriate level of care, and provide referrals to Emory services and other resources to ensure a comprehensive care experience. Telehealth Nursing LPNs assist patients with prescription management across specialties.

Description

We are seeking a capable Registered Nurse / RN with broad experience in patient care and a sound understanding of the care of a particular patient population.

The Virtual/Telehealth Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality patient care using virtual platforms. The RN utilizes clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices to assess, triage, and support patients remotely. Proficiency in telecommunication technologies, application of clinical algorithms and protocols, and a strong understanding of patient populations and virtual care workflows are required.

Patient Care & Telehealth Services

• Conduct remote patient assessments, triage, crisis intervention, and education via telephone, video, chat, and other digital platforms.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and providers.
• Apply clinical algorithms and protocols within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to determine appropriate patient disposition.
• Schedule patients with the appropriate level of care based on triage findings.
• Assist with prescription management, referrals, and connecting patients to Emory services and external resources.

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and the healthcare team.
• Resolve medication and pharmacy-related issues in coordination with provider orders.
• Educate patients on their care plans and promote optimal health outcomes.
• De-escalate calls to ensure effective resolutions for all parties involved.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in the EMR.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Identify and report patient safety and quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and institutional policies.

Professional Development & Training

• Participate in ongoing competency training and skill development for telehealth nursing.
• Train, orient, and mentor new team members, students, and staff as needed.
• Stay informed through TEAMS, emails, and other internal communications regarding policy updates and system changes.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Attend staff meetings, huddles, and other organizational meetings as required.
• Support clinical and administrative telehealth operations across various practice settings.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), with 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
• OR, Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
• Exceptions: Current LPNs employed within Emory Healthcare who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure are eligible to transition into this role while completing the RN Resident Program.
• Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN role.
• License: Valid, active, unencumbered Compact/multistate RN license (eNLC) required within 60 days of hire.
• Certifications: BLS certification required.
• Ability to meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments.
• Strong critical thinking and data synthesis skills.
• Proficiency in telephone triage, assessment, and communication.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced virtual environment with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) and e-prescribing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including cultural competence and ethical decision-making.
• Work From Home (WFH) requirements: High-speed broadband, reliable internet, private workspace, and compliance with Emory's WFH policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: MSN or DNP

Join Our Team

Emory Healthcare, Georgia’s most comprehensive academic health system, with 11 hospitals, including 4 Magnet designated, and over 425 provider locations, offers a rewarding career opportunity. We are committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity.