Registered Nurse

About NorthStar Care

NorthStar Care is a startup founded in 2020 focused on providing comprehensive, next generation, virtual treatment to patients suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The company uses cutting edge genetic and diagnostic testing to create personalized treatment plan for every patient. All patient appointments are performed via telehealth and care coordination is orchestrated seamlessly using NorthStar Care’s mobile app. Peer support sessions are performed from the comfort of the patient’s home using virtual reality for a 100% anonymous experience.

NorthStar Care is a US-based, 100% remote company that welcomes and encourages diversity of all kinds.

To learn more about NorthStar, visit

Job Overview

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will also be responsible for educating them on prevention and healthy habits.

The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. This individual must be compassionate, and able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. Addiction experience is preferred.

The goal is to promote a patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

This position will report directly to NorthStar Care’s VP of Clinical Operations.

Requirements

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and best clinical outcomes
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms, identify acute changes, and effectively communicate changes and or progress with physician team
• Collaborate goals of care with interdisciplinary team to devise individualized care plans for patients and families

• Provide patient education on performing routine care procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and meet NorthStar Care timely patient EMR (ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS) documentation standards. Educate patients on various medications, side effects, and administration techniques. The nurse must be able to have effective communication skills and serve as liaison between patient and medical team.
• Effectively provide treatment adjustments according to physician’s orders.
• Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

• Performing other duties as assigned by the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and VP of Clinical Operations.

Job Requirements and Skills:

• EDUCATION – Bachelor’s degree preferred, Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• EXPERIENCE – Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures

• PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS - Solid knowledge of key productivity tools like Microsoft O365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.), or equivalent
• VIDEO CONFERENCING – Familiarity with administering, optimizing, and/or licensing video conference tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, GoToMeeting, Webex, or equivalent
• MESSAGING PLATFORMS – Familiarity with administering, optimizing, and/or licensing message platforms like Microsoft Teams, Webex Teams, Slack, or equivalent
• ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS (EMR) – Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and documentation requirements to assist clinicians, nurses, navigators, and peer guides with workflow and documentation best practices
• VALID NURSING LICENSE – Active and in good standing Nursing License is required.

• ADDITIONAL
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to work 100% remote

Nursing Compact States:

- Alabama

- Arizona

- Arkansas

- Colorado

- Delaware

- Florida

- Georgia

- Idaho

- Indiana

- Iowa

- Kansas

- Kentucky

- Louisiana

- Maine

- Maryland

- Mississippi

- Missouri

- Montana

- Nebraska

- New Hampshire

- New Jersey

- New Mexico

- North Carolina

- North Dakota

- Oklahoma

- South Carolina

- South Dakota

- Tennessee

- Texas

- Vermont

- Virginia

- West Virginia

- Wisconsin

- Wyoming

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance

• 401k matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home

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