Job Description
Nurse Practitioner – Virtual Emergency RoomWork from home anywhere within Canada as a Nurse Practitioner in our Virtual Emergency Room’s seeing CTAS level 4/5!Coverage needed Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:30am-3:30pm EST with other scheduling options available as well.Fonemed is expanding its services and is looking for passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioners to add to its exceptional and growing team in a work from home telehealth position. At Fonemed, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of over 40 Nurse Practitioners and to create a schedule that works for you. You will assess patients using telephone and video technology. In our virtual emergency rooms, we are able to see and treat patients in rural areas who are CTAS level 4/5 using peripheral devices with on the ground support. If you share the company’s passion to defy the conventional boundaries of time and distance to get the right care to the right patient when and where it is needed the most, apply today!Position Overview The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to provide appropriate assessment and care to patients in a virtual clinic environment. The successful applicant works independently in diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, performing, or ordering diagnostic tests and treatments, evaluating treatments, and providing follow-up care within the continuum of care. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive and holistic nursing care to clients including health promotion, injury and illness treatment and prevention.As an advanced practitioner, the Nurse Practitioner functions in the roles of practitioner, educator, and leader. As governed by provincial regulations, he/she practices independently, collaborating with other healthcare professionals including primary care physicians for issues outside the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.Essential Duties:Assessing client presentation, evaluating urgency of care needed, selecting appropriate level of care, facilitating referrals to other providers where appropriate, and determining follow up requiredIndependently and collaboratively assesses, diagnoses, and prescribes in accordance with professional standards, legislation, policies, and clinical practice guidelinesCoordinates treatment plans and follow up based on appropriate assessments, client and family response and outcomes, collaborating with other healthcare professionals if neededCommunicates findings and diagnosis to client and/or inter-professional team. Discusses prognosis, treatment options and outcomes with client and/or other team members within the circle of care and documents within the clients permanent health recordAdvocates for clients, assessing their needs and if applicable, referring to appropriate care providers, professionals, or other services in the interest of the continuum of careFollow best practice guidelinesQualifications:Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner programCurrent or willingness to obtainlicensure as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and LabradorGraduation from an approved School of NursingPreferred 1 year of recent experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred. Previous clinical experience will be consideredExperience working in emergency or urgent care considered an assetDemonstrated knowledge of home and community health servicesFamily All Ages (FAA) is requiredExperience practicing in a rural setting considered an asset Exceptional clinical assessment and decision-making abilitiesDemonstrated leadership qualities and problem-solving skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environmentMust have very strong computer and technology skills to be able to deliver virtual care through the use of technologyExperience and aptitude with e-consult is an assetA commitment to professional developmentA passion for telehealth and an advocate for the benefits and opportunities that telehealth offers to patients and clientsA satisfactory background screening resultYou must have your own computer system (2 monitor screens preferred), USB headset, and high-speed internet connection. We will provide a secure access portal to login toWe are flexible in offering either full time or part time and offer a competitive compensation package.Why Work With UsWith over 20 years in the telehealth industry servicing clients across North America, Fonemed prides itself on providing outstanding client experience and practicing a culture of care in everything we do. We are a growing company who values our greatest resource - our people! We provide a collaborative company culture and a welcoming team. We offer our team the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and retirement saving options, as well as a great paid leave program. If you are looking for an opportunity to work from home for a company that values you, apply today!Fonemed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We appreciate the interest of everyone who applies for the position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit our website atwww.fonemed.com.