Staff - Registered Nurse RN - Telehealth 73K-104K per year

ChenMed
US - Louisiana - Westwego
April 26, 2025
Medical

ChenMed is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Telehealth for a nursing job in Westwego, Louisiana.

& Requirements

Specialty: Telehealth
Discipline: RN
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff

Salary will be competitive and based on equitable consideration of qualifications and experience.

We're unique. You should be, too.

We're changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We're different than most primary care providers. We're rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Registered Nurse, Virtual Care, CareLine, is responsible for providing telephonic emergency triage and directional patient care advice for general and specific illnesses, health related issues, client counseling, patient advocacy, health education and referral and resource management to ChenMed patients and their families. Providing on-call coverage, the incumbent in this role provides remote clinical advice and assessments within license and as possible given the technology and medium. He/She collaborates with primary caregivers and others on the interdisciplinary care plan team to provide a team approach of care.

The shift for this opening is as follows:
Tuesdays 1700-2100
Wednesdays 1700-2100
Thursdays 1700-2100
Saturdays 0800-1600

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Connects with patients via phone or video call. Interviews and questions patients to collect health history and uses a computer system to record and store comprehensive and focused data relating to the health needs of patients and families.
Provides health assessment and treatment solutions, monitors patient health and at-home care, aids in emergency scenarios and promotes patient wellness.
Based on technology available, monitors a patient's blood oxygen levels, heart rate, respirations, blood pressure and blood glucose as well as other assessment measures.
With the help of video chatting, identifies patient's symptoms and conditions. Analyzes data to determine the appropriate health maintenance and identify appropriate outcomes for patient and family.
Collaborate with on-call providers as needed to support expected clinical outcomes for the patient and family.
Evaluates and documents progress toward the anticipated outcome. Assist in ensuring achievement of optimal patient outcomes using Telemedicine. Documents interventions in a readable, understandable language.
Aids in enhancing the quality and efficacy of the organization's telehealth practices and professional nursing practice through successful utilization and improvement of outcomes that demonstrate program efficacy.
Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible.
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge and understanding of general/core Nursing-related functions, practices, processes, procedures, techniques and methods
Broad nursing knowledge and understanding
Ability and willingness to provide extraordinary customer service and professionalism to all customers
Maintains current nursing knowledge and competency to stay abreast of budding nursing trends and best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills through a variety of formats, tools and technologies
Capable of building trust and professional relationships to deliver VIP care across the continuum
Ability to demonstrate excellent clinical judgment
Ability to problem solve
Ability to prioritize work under pressure
Ability to provide constructive feedback
Ability to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Proficient skill in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; competent in other systems required for the position
Ability and willingness to travel locally, within South Florida to attend meetings and trainings up to 10% of the time; required availability to work evening, weekends and/or holidays
Minimum requirement to work 4 holidays in the calendar year
Spoken and written fluency in English; bilingual (Spanish/Creole) preferred
This job requires use and exercise of clinical judgement

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

Associate Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Nurse Licensure Compact license required, ability to obtain additional licenses as requested by the organization within 90 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
Minimum of 3 years acute clinical nursing work experience within an Emergency Setting or Urgent care setting highly preferred
Experience working with older adult populations highly preferred
Minimum of 1 year virtual care experience preferred

We're ChenMed and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people's lives every single day.

Current Employee apply HERE

Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply

ChenMed Job ID #R0042157. Posted job title: Registered Nurse, Telehealth, Part Time, Remote (Spanish Bilingual)

About ChenMed

At ChenMed, we're shaping the future of value-based care. Our patient-centered, preventive care approach is aimed at improving health outcomes for seniors.

We serve our communities in over 100 medical centers across 12 states and prioritize our team members with competitive compensation and benefits and with our purpose-driven culture. Working at ChenMed is more than just your next opportunity, you will feel rewarded from day one as your contribution will truly make an impact in both the health and lives of seniors.

Benefits

Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits
Holiday Pay
Dental benefits
Benefits start day 1
Life insurance
Guaranteed Hours
Sick pay
Vision benefits
401k retirement plan
Wellness and fitness programs
Mileage reimbursement
Discount program

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Staff - Registered Nurse RN - Telehealth 73K-104K per year