Virtual Care Access Concierge( RN )-Telehealth-2

Job Description Summary The Virtual Care Access Concierge – Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Telehealth Nurse Manager of Telehealth Centralized Support/Virtual Specialty. Under general supervision and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, this concierge role ensures patients requiring escalation from a virtual visit receive a seamless transition to the appropriate next level of care without being lost during the handoff. This role removes friction from care transitions, reduces patient effort, and improves timely access while maintaining continuity of clinical information. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004953 SYS - Virtual First Teleconsultation Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Job Responsibility: Utilize the nursing process to serve as a patient liaison to assist patients and caregivers in scheduling within the complex healthcare system. Function as a patient/family advocate demonstrating a care, compassionate approach. Implement discharge plans and coordinate patient and clinical reminders, scheduling follow-up visits, and ensure warm hand-off of patient and clinical context to the next level of care. Liaison with ambulatory clinics, Free Standing EDs (FSEDs), and other virtual services to improve the hand-off and scheduling processes for post-virtual care follow-up needs Coordinate and manage care transitions by applying analytical reasoning, reflection, rational problem-solving skills, using evidence-based information and clinical judgment Perform individualized education with patients and families, as needed, to reinforce understanding of their After Visit Summary (AVS) to achieve goals of care. Identify potential and actual patient problems and utilize resources to address problems. Utilize appropriate community resources to improve patient outcomes and family adaptation to patient care needs. Accurately document all orders, care plans and interaction with the patient, family or interdisciplinary team members in the EMR to maintain current patient records. The Virtual Care Access Concierge – Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Telehealth Nurse Manager of Telehealth Centralized Support/Virtual Specialty. Under general supervision and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, this concierge role ensures patients requiring escalation from a virtual visit receive a seamless transition to the appropriate next level of care without being lost during the handoff. This role removes friction from care transitions, reduces patient effort, and improves timely access while maintaining continuity of clinical information. Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous Sitting: Continuous Walking: Continuous Climbing stairs: Infrequent Working indoors: Continuous Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent Working from elevated areas: Frequent Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent Kneeling: Infrequent Bending at the waist: Continuous Twisting at the waist: Frequent Squatting: Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous Reaching overhead: Frequent Reaching in all directions: Continuous Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous Full use of both legs: Continuous Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous Color discrimination: Continuous Depth perception: Continuous Peripheral vision: Continuous Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous Tactile sensory function: Continuous Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous Rotating shifts: Frequent Overtime as required: Frequent Latex-safe environment: Continuous If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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