Staff Nurse - RN - Phone Triage provides nursing triage services and health advice to patients over the phone. Conducts patient assessments according to standard protocol. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Phone Triage uses clinical knowledge, experience, and best practices to provide medical advice, referrals, and care delivery. Follows established procedures and protocols for escalation and documentation. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Phone Triage typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a supervisor. The Staff Nurse - RN - Phone Triage work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Staff Nurse - RN - Phone Triage typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Responsible for triaging patient problems, which includes phone calls to discuss pre & post op education, review lab work, and diagnostic tests with patients. This person also performs necessary tests to assist the provider with diagnosis and treatment of their condition.
HOURS
Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Must posses an active and unrestricted Registered Nurse License. Prefer minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in physician office, home health, critical care or emergency. Familiarity/experience with patient interaction on the telephone is a plus. Previous Triage experience highly preferred.