On-Site Remote Patient Monitoring RN

• Location 1200 Providence Road,Wayne, NE, 68787,United States
• Job Category Case management, Remote patient monitoring
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

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Department:
Med Surg

Job Summary

The Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Registered Nurse serves as the clinical coordinator and primary nursing resource for patients enrolled in the Remote Patient Monitoring Program. This position leverages technology, evidence-based nursing practice, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support patients with chronic and acute conditions requiring ongoing monitoring outside of traditional care settings.
The RPM RN proactively monitors patient-generated health data, identifies clinically significant trends, intervenes according to established protocols, coordinates care across the continuum, and promotes patient engagement to improve outcomes, reduces avoidable hospitalizations, and enhances quality of life.
As part of a Critical Access Hospital's commitment to population health and community-based care, this role balances high-touch patient relationships with efficient technology-enabled care delivery for a panel of approximately 50 to 200 patients.

• Clinical Monitoring and Assessment
• Review and interpret remotely transmitted patient data, including:
  • Blood pressure, weight, blood glucose, pulse oximetry, heart rate, temperature, ketone monitoring, and other approved biometric measurements.
• Evaluate trends, identify early signs of deterioration, and apply clinical judgment to determine appropriate interventions.
• Perform nursing assessments telephonically or through approved virtual platforms.
• Utilize evidence-based protocols to address abnormal findings, escalating concerns when clinically appropriate.
• Monitor adherence to prescribed treatment plans and identify barriers impacting patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with providers regarding changes in condition, medication concerns, or recommended care plan modifications.

• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers through regular outreach and virtual engagement.
• Educate patients and families regarding:
  • Chronic disease self-management, monitoring device utilization, medication adherence,prevention strategies, lifestyle modifications, and recognition of concerning symptoms.
  • Provide coaching and motivational support to encourage patient participation and longtermengagement.
  • Promote health literacy by communicating complex clinical information in understandable terms.
  • Reinforce provider-directed plans of care and encourage compliance with recommended treatment regimens.

• Serve as a liaison among patients, primary care providers, specialists, ancillary services, and
  community resources.
• Coordinate care transitions following emergency department visits, inpatient admissions, or specialty referrals.
• Facilitate timely communication regarding concerning trends or urgent patient needs.
• Support scheduling of follow-up appointments, preventive screenings, care management interventions, and wellness services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and population health initiatives.

• Identify patients requiring intervention based on abnormal readings, symptoms, or clinical risk indicators.
• Follow established escalation protocols for:
  Critical readings, worsening symptoms, suspected medication issues, safety concerns, potential emergency situations, and coordinate immediate provider notification as warranted.
• Direct patients to appropriate levels of care when needed, including same-day appointments,urgent care, emergency department services, or emergency medical services.
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