Telehealth Nurse Career in Brief
Telenursing jobs may include monitoring patient health remotely or providing care for patients during video, phone, and chat visits. Telehealth nurses work under the supervision of physicians or nurse practitioners and may oversee nursing assistants.
Telenursing Responsibilities
- Monitoring vital signs or medical data such as blood pressure
- Communicating with patients through phone calls, online chats, or video conferencing
- Recognizing when to advise a patient to visit a care site
Career Traits
- Empathy
- Online communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Technical adeptness
Where Do Telehealth Nurses Work?
Telehealth nurses generally work from hospitals, physician practices, or other healthcare sites, though a growing number work from home. Technology enables telehealth nurses to provide care for patients in rural locations, recovering at home, or who otherwise need care but could be treated at home depending on symptoms.
Virtual Visits
Usually conducted over video, virtual visits with a telehealth nurse might involve telephone calls or live chat. They may be either follow ups to on-site visits or a preliminary step to see if an in-person visit is necessary.
Chat-Based Interactions
Patients and nurses can use chat technology for both synchronous and asynchronous communications, including sending health information to telehealth nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote patient monitoring allows telehealth nurses and other clinicians to obtain data about a patient's condition through sensors, monitors, or other healthcare apps.
Why Become a Telehealth Nurse?
Advantages
Disadvantages
How To Become a Telehealth Nurse
Learn more about how to become a telehealth nurse.
How Much Do Telehealth Nurses Make?
Telehealth nursing jobs offer generous compensation, above the United States average for all jobs. According to PayScale, telehealth nurses make an annual average of $86,253. Meanwhile, registered nurses (RNs) make a median annual wage of $93,600, according to the BLS. In 2024, the highest paid 10% of RNs earned more than $135,320.
Primarily due to the growing need for healthcare for the aging population, jobs for RNs are projected to grow faster than average, with a BLS projected increase of 5% between 2024 and 2034. Telenursing jobs will likely make up a significant proportion of this growth; technology makes it easier to provide necessary ongoing monitoring, such as for blood pressure levels, and to provide care for patients with mobility issues that make it difficult for them to visit a care site.
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