Advanced Practical Nurse (Telehealth / Out-Patience Care) Position Available In Ontario, New York

Advanced Practical Nurse (Telehealth / Out-Patience Care) Finger Lakes VA Healthcare System 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY 14424 Job Summary 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 support a Veteran’s self-management. These technologies may include but are not limited to Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT), Store and Forward Telehealth (SFT), Video Conferencing, VA Video Connect (VVC), Virtual Care Manager (VCM), VA Mobile, My HealtheVet (MHV), Home Telehealth (HT), and other telehealth applications.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE HOWEVER ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

Responsibilities will include: evaluating telehealth operations and supporting performance improvement efforts, providing technical support to end-users, scheduling simple and complex intra-facility and interfacility telehealth appointments, installing, and maintaining and troubleshooting technology. Activities shall be consistent with national, VISN and facility level policies and procedures; and support national, VISN and facility strategic goals. Functions as a member of the health care team by demonstrating an exceptional degree of practical nursing knowledge and skills necessary for self-direction in carrying out complex practical nursing care assignments within their setting for a Veteran population with a variety of health care needs. Successfully and consistently demonstrates independent technical judgment as well as comprehensive and thorough working knowledge of complex practices and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge, experience, skill, and self-motivation to carry out complex patient assignments, which include prioritization and coordination of clinical activities with minimal supervision. Position requires completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-6 level or equivalent, fully meeting all of the performance requirements for the

GS-6 LVN / LPN.

Provides a wide range of complex/specialized clinical and technical services that demonstrate complex technical judgement to assigned patients taking into consideration patients’ ages, cultural backgrounds, education level, and any other special needs. Utilizes technically complex digital medical image/data capture peripherals, including IP/streaming stethoscopes, otoscopes, high definition total exam cameras, tele-retinal imaging stations, and digital camera photography. Will need to arrange and complete test video calls with Veterans to prepare the Veterans for clinical encounters using telehealth technologies and instruct providers on VVC. This includes being able to troubleshoot audio and video connections with the patient’s cell phones (Android and iPhone), tablets (Android and iPad), different models of laptops, and different models of desktop computer equipped with webcams. Telehealth subject matter expert and facilitates, directly, or indirectly through collaboration with colleagues and co-workers at his-her work site, the clinical, administrative and business components as set forth by VHA Office of Connected Care. Serves as the site imager for SFT applications and facilitator for real time CVT encounters including patient education activities, patient follow-up, and specialty care remote visits. Travel to outlying CBOCs, VA Medical Center, Outreach Clinics, or non-VA sites will be required. Travel for education, training, and patient care will be involved. Performs telehealth imaging guided by facility, VISN 22, and VHA program guidelines and policies, including but not limited to Tele-retinal screening, Tele-dermatology, Tele-Spirometry, Tele-Surgery and other telehealth programming as technology becomes available, as identified and referred by the primary care provider, specialty care providers, and other providers. Guided by local policy/standing orders, the imager can initiate consultations for the patients on behalf of the primary care provider, who retains responsibility for patient care. 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. Able to troubleshoot audio, video, and connection problems. Responsible for patient, staff education/training, documentation, and assistance with workload capture that is basic for the completion of the visit and/or training. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports and workload reporting. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the clinical video telehealth clinics, training, and Store and Forward Telehealth clinics Assists maintaining inventories, tracking equipment issues, and documents accordingly. Ensures telehealth exam rooms and equipment are ready for clinical sessions. Coordinates information between facilities to expedite patient telehealth modality to access, promote, and ensure maximum continuity of care. Demonstrates the ability to assist the RN, advanced practice provider and/or physician to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery. Makes astute observations of subtle, less obvious changes, both physical and emotional, in patient’s condition, and accurately and thoroughly documents care delivered and patient’s response to care that could require immediate modification of the patient’s care plan Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients through compassionate care and professional excellence!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$58,159.00 – $75,611.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Primary Care Physical Setting:

Outpatient People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person