What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemedicine Community Connector position at AmeriCorps?
The National Network of Public Health Institute Public Health (NNPHI) AmeriCorps Program is recruiting members for service positions that will strengthen local community resiliency and adaptation efforts to address the impacts of community well-being. NNPHI Public Health AmeriCorps Program has partnered with the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust (PRPHT) to implement local extreme weather advocacy and community resiliency projects in Puerto Rico and the surrounding jurisdictions. The PRPHT is a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust (PRSTRT), a private nonprofit organization created in 2004 to encourage and promote innovation, transfer, and commercialization of technology and the creation of jobs in the technology sector. We contribute to Puerto Rico’s public policy for science, technology, research, and development. The Trust’s mission is to invest, facilitate and build capacity to continually advance Puerto Rico's economy and its citizens’ well-being through innovation-driven enterprises, science and technology, and its industrial base. Our vision is that Puerto Rico is a global innovation hub that develops, attracts, and retains scientists, technology entrepreneurs, and enterprises to unlock world-class creativity and competitiveness. In 2017, PRSTRT was designated as a public health institute, and the PRPHT program was created to fulfill this responsibility. The goal of the PRPHT is to provide the leading strategy, leadership, and innovative development for Puerto Rico’s population health initiatives. PRPHT’s vision is to achieve sustainable community well-being and improve the quality of life for Puerto Rico communities
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Member Duties : The Telemedicine Community Connector will be trained in the use of the Tyto Care Telemedicine Clinic and will provide support to project coordinators and consultants working on the "Telemedicine for Older Adults" project in nursing homes across Puerto Rico. This initiative aims to enhance community well-being within the healthcare system by utilizing telemedicine as a means of providing clinical care during extreme weather events or disasters or other public health crises. As the impacts of extreme weather continue to pose challenges to the island, it is imperative to ensure that older adult patients in nursing homes have access to critical healthcare services. The member will participate in training for nursing home administrators, nurses, and physicians on telemedicine, and will also assist in distributing equipment and providing training during trips to nursing homes throughout Puerto Rico, engaging directly with nursing home personnel.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Stipend .
Terms
Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas
Public Safety , Health , Disaster Relief , Education , Community Outreach , Environment , Technology , Elder Care , Public Health AmeriCorps .
Skills
Team Work , Computers/Technology , Public Health , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Communications , General Skills , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Environment , Leadership , Disaster Services .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Telemedicine Community Connector
Program Start/End Date
03/30/2025 - 03/30/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations PUERTO RICO
Languages
Spanish
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/17/2025 To 04/05/2025
Contact Diana Hamer
1100 Poydras St
New Orleans LA 70163
888-996-6744
Listing ID 119784
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Member Duties : The Telemedicine Community Connector will be trained in the use of the Tyto Care Telemedicine Clinic and will provide support to project coordinators and consultants working on the "Telemedicine for Older Adults" project in nursing homes across Puerto Rico. This initiative aims to enhance community well-being within the healthcare system by utilizing telemedicine as a means of providing clinical care during extreme weather events or disasters or other public health crises. As the impacts of extreme weather continue to pose challenges to the island, it is imperative to ensure that older adult patients in nursing homes have access to critical healthcare services. The member will participate in training for nursing home administrators, nurses, and physicians on telemedicine, and will also assist in distributing equipment and providing training during trips to nursing homes throughout Puerto Rico, engaging directly with nursing home personnel.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Stipend .
Terms
Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas
Public Safety , Health , Disaster Relief , Education , Community Outreach , Environment , Technology , Elder Care , Public Health AmeriCorps .
Skills
Team Work , Computers/Technology , Public Health , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Communications , General Skills , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Environment , Leadership , Disaster Services .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Telemedicine Community Connector
Program Start/End Date
03/30/2025 - 03/30/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations PUERTO RICO
Languages
Spanish
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/17/2025 To 04/05/2025
Contact Diana Hamer
1100 Poydras St
New Orleans LA 70163
888-996-6744
Listing ID 119784
