Job description
*****MUST LIVE WITHIN 2 HOURS DRIVING TIME OF THE WNY AREA*****
(4) 10 hour shifts, afternoons 3p-130a, rotating weekends. Salary: $34-$37 an hour, overtime available (excellent medical benefit package and more)
REMOTE TRAINING 10 WEEKS MONDAY-FRIDAY. TRAINING TIMES MAY VARY DURING TRAINING PERIOD FROM 8a-430p - 1p-930p
We are looking for qualified Registered Nurse's to join our team. We are a fully remote 24-hour On Call Center where we received incoming calls for our clients/individuals in need of immediate medical attention. We provide assessment, guidance, and disposition to the appropriate level of care. We work closely with our team of RN's and providers to determine Right Care, Right Place and Right Time disposition, which may be care instructions, tele medicine visit with a provider or advise, Urgent Care, ER or 911 level of care required.
Primary Responsibilities:
Receives incoming calls from contracted clients
Must be able to multitask and toggle through multiple systems at same time
Assess patient's current health status and recommends appropriate level of care based on clinical judgment, evidenced based guidelines and clinical protocols
Develops plan(s) of nursing service appropriate to the patients’ health care needs
Demonstrates knowledge of medications.
Telephone communication skills with appropriate phone etiquette necessary
Must have the ability to make critical independent decisions and prioritize appropriately.
Document all calls and actions taken into the patient’s medical record
Utilizes technology as appropriate to meet the requirements of the job functions.
Communicates to the health care team members the outcome of the assessment/reassessment to ensure appropriate follow up occurs based on the needs of the patient care.
Displays an exemplary level of patience, courtesy, and flexibility.
Interacts with patients, physicians, and staff in a manner conducive to maintain positive relationships and to meet the goals and objectives of the agency.
Adheres to ethical, legal/regulatory and accreditation standards
Assumes responsibility for his/her own education, using formal and informal resources that contribute to professional self‐growth.
Consult with administrator for issues or requested services outside scope of practice or requiring assistance in performing
Must be detail oriented and able to multitask
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
AAS in Nursing, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related fields preferred, not required
Unrestricted New York State Licensed RN with a minimum of two years of experience as a clinical hospital nurse in an emergency room, critical care or med/surg, OR a minimum of two years’ experience in RN telephone triage in a primary care setting.
Knowledge of OPWDD regulations recommended, not required
Current BCLS required
Current Infection Control Certificate required
Must be proficient in using computer applications and using the internet.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.