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Job Summary:
The
Tele-Health Nurse is
responsible for providing care to
individuals or defined patient
populations through the use of
telecommunications in accordance with
Nurse Practice Act and licensure
guidelines. He/She uses critical
thinking and communication skills to
assess, plan, implement, educate and
evaluate patient outcomes.
Job
Description:
The
Tele-Health Nurse will perform
all or some of the following Job
description:
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Use
nursing best practices to provide
telephonic nursing support within
licensure guidelines, Nurse Practice
Act, and program requirements
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Provide care to individuals or
defined patient populations through
the use of telecommunications in
accordance with computer-based
protocols and guidelines
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Use
the defined process, adhere to
nursing standards, company policies
and shared principles when providing
clinical assessments and health
education
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Use
nursing processes to identify
patient care needs, risk and safety
issues, educational opportunities,
and appropriate health care
referrals
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Process calls based on Quality
Management guidelines
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Demonstrate compliance with all
manufacturer and product specific
regulations.
Minimum Requirements / Knowledge /
Skill For Tele-Health Nurse Job
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Basic
computer skills
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Ability to communicate via telephone
with members/customers and provide
good customer service
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Good
listening skills
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Ability to demonstrate professional
oral and written communication
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Ability to apply ICARE principles to
all aspects of the job
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Ability to demonstrate sound
clinical judgment in accordance with
Nurse Practice Act
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Ability to make decisions that
adhere to policy using basic
critical thinking skills
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Self-motivated
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Ability to ask for assistance and
guidance
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Ability to adapt to change
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Ability to effectively manage time.
Minimum Education Requirements /
Certification / Licensure For
Tele-Health Nurse Job
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Bachelor's Degree
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Current RN license in good standing
and a minimum of 3 years of clinical
experience.
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