What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse RN Triage position at Ascension?
- Department: Ascension Connect RN Triage and Physician Answering Service
- Schedule: 8 hour evenings, 2 pm - 10 pm weeknights, every other weekend and some holidays. 20 or 32 hour schedules available per week.
- Location: WI - Remote
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Provide patients with nursing support by telephone.
- This role requires excellent written, oral communication, listening skills and organizational skills.
- Effectively communicates to all populations and clinical professionals over the phone.
- Must be able to navigate and document effectively in computer applications while speaking with callers.
- Proficiency in keyboarding skills with accuracy.
- Strong technology skills are preferred.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team member.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient interactions.
- Prepare documentation information and transmit medical information.
- Provide non-judgmental triage and/or advice using the nursing process, specific protocols and established resources.
- Direct callers to appropriate level of care and provide healthcare advice/education using assessment skills, approved guidelines, and knowledge of self-care practices.
- Select and deliver appropriate follow-up materials.
- Provide professional, safe and effective care-related advice to patients
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
- BLS Provider preferred.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Additional Preferences
- Wisconsin or Compact RN License needed
- Minimum 3 years RN experience an acute or ambulatory setting.
- Proficient in keyboarding skills with accuracy.
- Strong technology skills
Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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