Weekend Nurse

Weekend Nurse (LPN/LVN)

At TeleMate Health, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through innovative solutions. Our mission is to provide a level of monitoring and clinical intervention that is unique to healthcare and fills in the healthcare gaps. We deliver individualized holistic patient care while connecting in a way that's effective for the patient. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled nursing professional to join our dynamic team!

Position Overview: As a TeleMate Health part-time Weekend Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering patient-centered care. You will play a key role in providing quality patient care through oversight, education, and communication with the patient's existing healthcare team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Hours: A Weekend Nurse's hours are 4:30pm CST - 8:30pm CST on Friday evenings and 8:00am CST - 4:30pm CST on Saturdays and Sundays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight on patient's vital signs and taking appropriate action when readings are outside of parameters
• Being a patient advocate, meeting them where they are in their individual healthcare journey
• Conduct a thorough, holistic assessment of patients' health conditions and needs
• Educate patients and caregivers on managing disease processes and medications
• Educate patients on utilizing RPM technology effectively and efficiently
• Provide verbal reports to physician offices and help bridge the gap between patient and healthcare provider
• Effectively provide skilled documentation related to patient communication and education
• Assess for acute exacerbations when necessary
• Ability to work a minimum of five days a month and open to assisting during holidays

Qualifications and Skills

• Graduated from an accredited program
• Current licensure and accreditation for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate care.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and telehealth technologies.
• High speed internet at home
• Private and quiet workspace at home where phone conversations are uninterrupted and PHI cannot be overheard.
• Strong desire to provide patient advocacy
• Previous experience in telehealth or virtual care settings is a plus.
• Ability to multitask
• Critical thinking skills for assessing and addressing patient needs
• Ability to adapt conversations based on patient need and knowledge base
• Compassion for the geriatric population, empathetic, and intuitive listening skills
• Fluency in English is required, additional languages are a bonus
• Physically reside in the U.S. and be legally eligible to work for any employer
• Must pass background check