Practical Nurse Telehealth

This Advanced level Licensed Practical (LPN) position is located in the Medical/Specialty Department, Telehealth Program at the VA Finger Lakes Health Care System or at one of the Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The VA Finger Lakes Health Care System supports the provision of patient care using telehealth technologies which increases a Veteran's access to care and supports a Veteran's self-management. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Duties: Performs telehealth imaging guided by facility, VISN 2, and VHA program guidelines and policies, including but not limited to Teleretinal screening, Teledermatology, TeleSpirometry, TeleSurgery and other telehealth programming. Responsible for the patient site facilitation of the clinical, business, scheduling, and technical aspects for real time Telehealth applications, including, but not limited to CVT mental health, CVT specialty care, and CVT education clinics. Uses telehealth technology and scheduling software to coordinate and connect staff, resources, patients and providers in the manner effective for delivery of services, patient care, education, and training. Assists in patient care under the direct supervision of an independent licensed health care provider. Maintain competency to perform a range of direct duties that may include: collecting vital signs, EKGs, and other clinical components for a specialty care/primary care visit as directed by policy or clinic standard. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports and workload reporting. Performs diagnostic support duties, treatments, and personal care according to procedure under the remote supervision of the register nurse in a timely manner. Responds to patient's nursing needs, including physical comfort and emotional needs and recognizing deviations from the normal. Assists maintaining inventories, tracking equipment issues, and documents accordingly. Ensures telehealth exam rooms and equipment are ready for clinical sessions. Point of contact for both outpatient and inpatient referrals requiring telehealth services. Performs patient screening and exercises judgment to perceive patient's needs and evaluated clinical record to determine appropriateness for telehealth and determines appropriate telehealth modalities. Demonstrates knowledge and functioning of all equipment in telehealth, cleans and performs routine upkeep, able to troubleshoot all telehealth equipment, and requests service for all medical and computer equipment when appropriate. Skills that may be necessary for practice include but are not limited to: - AccuChek Downloads - CVL Clearsteth stethoscope system - Spirometry - TeleRetinal Imaging - TeleDermatology Imaging including use of a dermoscope - Otoscope for evaluation of tympanic membranes, nasal, and mouth - Exam camera for evaluation of peripheral edema and wounds - Suture and staple removal - Bladder scanning - Doppler examination of pulses - Peripheral and abdominal ultrasound - Proper cleaning and sterilization of Reusable Medical Equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Possesses knowledge and skill to promptly recognize potential urgent or emergent patient care situations. Performs other duties as assigned which may include events such a short/long term detailing to other units to maintain operations within the Healthcare System. Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days o

Salaire : $63,525 – $82,585/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?