Job Description
About the position Responsibilities • Utilize telemedicine equipment to present patients to providers at MUSC or in the local community. • Provide administrative support to the School-Based Telehealth program in assigned locations. • Attend school and community events to promote the telehealth program and engage in public health efforts. • Identify high-risk students and direct families to resources such as Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, and home energy assistance. • Work closely with school nurses to identify students who would benefit from the telehealth program. • Prepare the telehealth room, patient room, and equipment for examination. • Test and check equipment to ensure safe working order. • Establish connection with the remote provider and troubleshoot any technical issues. • Communicate with parents/guardians about the telehealth visit and expectations. • Document clinical information in the patient's electronic medical record, including vital signs. • Administer medications as ordered by the telemedicine provider. • Complete CLIA waived POC testing as ordered by the telemedicine provider. • Review instructions or information conveyed during the tele-encounter after the session has concluded. • Serve as a student and family advocate and care coordinator, connecting families to needed resources. • Collaborate with school faculty and staff to identify and screen students for the telehealth program. Requirements • Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification. Apply tot his job