Telemedicine Nurse

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMCS-Valley Administration

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.

Job Description:

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 collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

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.