Telehealth Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an approved practical or vocational nursing school, or an applicable stated education exception.
• Full, active, current, and unrestricted LPN or LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated provisions for license restrictions or disciplinary history.
• At least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-6 level or equivalent, fully meeting GS-6 LPN/LVN performance requirements.
• Knowledge and skills for specialized patient care duties in selected, more complex inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Ability to contribute current patient-care information to the patient's health plan and carry out assigned nursing interventions.
• Ability to assist an RN or physician with prioritizing patient care and adjusting care plans.
• Ability to recognize subtle physical and emotional changes, document care and patient responses, and seek assistance for changes requiring higher-level intervention.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications and treatments according to established policies and procedures, and record administration and patient responses.
• Ability to recognize signs of potential or actual drug reactions and promptly report changes to the RN or physician.
• Ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient-care situations, seek assistance, and intervene as directed.
• Ability to support patients and families in promoting healthy lifestyles and to communicate effectively with patients or family members who may be difficult to care for or communicate with.
• Ability to use specialized practical nursing knowledge and skills, contribute to care improvement, and serve as a resource or mentor to other staff.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination and applicable background/security investigation.
• Must complete required onboarding and application documentation and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Selected applicants must serve a one- or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex practical nursing assignments under remote supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
• Administer prescribed medications accurately and promptly under general supervision; observe, document, and report effects or reactions.
• Assist the RN or physician in prioritizing patient care needs and adjusting care delivery plans.
• Observe subtle physical and emotional changes in patients, document care and responses, and promptly report changes requiring higher-level intervention.
• Perform telehealth imaging, including tele-retinal screening, tele-dermatology, and tele-wound care, along with other programs as technology becomes available.
• Initiate patient consultations when guided by local policy or standing orders, while the primary care provider retains responsibility for patient care.
• Educate patients about the imaging process.
• Facilitate clinical, business, scheduling, and technical aspects of real-time telehealth applications, including tele-mental health, primary care telehealth, telerehabilitation, and tele-patient education clinics.
• Use videoconferencing technologies, telehealth technology, and scheduling software to coordinate staff, resources, patients, and providers.
• Provide patient and staff education and training, complete documentation, and assist with workload capture needed to complete visits or training.
• Assist with patient care under the direct supervision of an independent licensed healthcare provider; may be cross-trained to collect vital signs and other primary care visit components as directed by policy or clinic standards.
• Recognize potential urgent or emergent situations, seek assistance, and intervene as directed to support safe patient care.
• Support and monitor the practice of non-licensed nursing or medical staff in patient care delivery and report deviations from normal practice patterns.
• Seek educational opportunities and help other staff advance their nursing practice.

Benefits

• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Eligible employees may receive credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to approval.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, in connection with birth, adoption, or foster-care placement.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for a childcare subsidy after 60 days of employment, subject to family-income and other eligibility limits.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs can be carried into retirement.
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.