Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida

We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.

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Summary:

The Telehealth Nurse (RN) as an active member in the collaborative patient care team advocates for patients and supports bedside staff, facilitates admissions, discharges and education, aligns practice with safety and quality, and engages in professional development.

Responsibilities:

Delivers, manages, and coordinates nursing services virtually, as part of the care team, with bedside team through direct observation via video monitoring to provide care.Rounds virtually evaluating and documenting patient response to nursing interventions and alters the plan in collaboration with the bedside nurse.Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.Facilities the use of remote sensor technology such as, but not limited to, Hospital at Home type equipment for monitoring blood pressure, weight, glycemic testing, etc.Performs assessments on assigned patients in collaboration with bedside nurses to develop admission and discharge plan.Participates in safe medication administration by performing dual signoff and guidance to the bedside nurses (when available and appropriate).Collaborates with all members of the health care team including physicians, ancillary members and other clinical staff when planning patient care, scheduling, assessing, and facilitating remove exams; documents accordingly for follow-up care.Supports patients and families with spiritual/cultural needs through teaching and learning from admission to discharge and post-acute care referrals. Documents learning level and readiness in the education record of the EHR.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program (Required)ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. The incumbent must be able to lead Required Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of intermediate/step down level of care, ED or critical care experience and/or several years of virtual nursing experience required. Other Information: Additional Education Information: Accredited Program- Nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos =    2%
• Audible Speech =     0%
• Bending and Stooping =     100%
• Bio hazardous Waste =     0%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory =     0%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion =     0%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids =     0%
• Climbing =     0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens =     0%
• Computer Monitor =     0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals =     0%
• Depth Perception =     0%
• Distinguish Color =     0%
• Domestic Animals =     0%
• Dust =     0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold =     50%
• Fire Risk =     0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes =     50%
• Hazardous Chemicals =     0%
• Hazardous Medication =     0%
• Hazardous Noise =     0%
• Hearing Acuity =     0%
• Heating Devices =     0%
• Hypoxia =     0%
• Keyboard Entry =  0%
• Kneeling =    0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights =     0%
• Latex =     0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient =     0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient =     0%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient =     0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater =     0%
• Magnetic Fields =     0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts =     0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects =     0%
• Potential Electric Shock =     0%
• Potential for Physical Assault =     0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient =     0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient =     0%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient =     100%
• Radiation =     0%
• Reaching =     0%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg =     0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm =     0%
• Running =     0%
• Seeing - Far =     0%
• Seeing - Near =     0%
• Sitting =     0%
• Smelling Acuity =     0%
• Squatting =     0%
• Standing =     0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights =     0%
• Taste Discrimination =     0%
• Unprotected Heights =     0%
• Walking =     0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces =     0%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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