Telemedicine Specialist

Description:

• Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• Trained in or willing to train in NCompass system
• Familiarity with Ontario Telemedicine Network
• Familiarity with the Assertive Community Treatment Team model for Ontario
• Obtaining & Maintaining an OTN certification for providing patient care via telemedicine
• Knowledge of mental health/illness and mental health difficulties and treatment modalities
• Ability to Assess and evaluate and refer on to appropriate team professionals or OTN specialists
• Working knowledge of community resources and agencies
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Computer literacy and recording skills
• Cultural Competence for diverse populations
• Able to work flexible hours based upon OTN/ACT Team demands
• Valid Driver’s License
• Criminal Records Check for vulnerable populations
• Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same

Duties:

• Adherence to all policies of the CMHA Kenora Branch including assurance of confidentiality of all clients, personnel and organizational records and information
• Maintenance of professional qualifications and registration
• Responsible for delivery of a specialist role for Ontario Telemedicine Network including coordination ofall specialists, training, and individual events for CMHA Kenora Branch
• Responsible for organizing, coordinating, and monitoring all non-clinical operations including managingmedical records, operating and coordinating the management information system, triaging calls andcoordinating communication between team and clients.
• Provide receptionist activities
• Participate in providing medication administration and medical services
• Assessment of client needs and mental status and participate in the development of appropriatetreatment plans
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of client treatment plans
• Participate in daily staff meetings and treatment plan meetings
• Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Supervisor
• Participation in ongoing training and education and application of new skills to practice
• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy
• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations andPolicies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited toFire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
• Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staffmembers
• Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result inan adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
• Support regular nurse participation
• Participate and disseminate OTN training sessions to the entire agency
• Participate in monthly meetings and in the development and sharing of telemedicine best practices andto support program monitoring and evaluation
• Ensure the appropriate and timely coordination of patient events and patient information
• Support patients that require telemedicine consultations that are not part of the agency with their eventsvia OTN
• Work with patients and their virtual multidisciplinary teams to plan and support appropriate follow-upcare
• Maintaining clinical competence in caring for patients across a broad spectrum of care, supporting the ethical delivery of care and ensuring compliance with PHIPA
• Responsible for self-care
• Other duties as directed