Clinic Triage RN - Full-Time

Clinic Triage Registered Nurse

This is a full-time position working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and as needed on Saturdays. Will be required to work until 7 PM on a rotation. The Clinic Triage Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting providers to provide quality patient care. This position performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and facilitates the patient's access to the appropriate level of care by assessing the patient's needs over the telephone.

Job Description

• Provide professional nursing skills in a defined outpatient clinic setting while functioning within the limits and scope of an RN license.
• Demonstrate ability to recognize and assess emergency and non-emergency needs of patients.
• Screen and respond to patient phone calls, consulting with providers to determine medical needs and directing to the Primary Care Provider as necessary.
• Assist provider with clerical/clinical functions for patients requiring chronic disease coordination.
• Act as a patient advocate by assisting with the resolution of problems, communication of patient needs and concerns to the appropriate resources.
• Initiate written and verbal follow-up communication for each encounter.
• As directed by provider, order medications for patients and complete medication prior authorizations.
• Promote wellness and informed decisions by providing health information and prevention concepts.
• Report results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
• Instruct patients of preparations for tests.
• Manage patient referral loop.
• Adjust INR per protocol.
• Assist provider with procedures and rooming nurse when need arises including giving medications and injections/immunizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current RN license in the State of Iowa.
• Current BLS and Mandatory Reporter certifications.
• Two years of experience in a clinic/physician office preferred.
• Proficient use of computer.
• Required to complete all annual competency training and maintain license and/or certification.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with eligible benefits for medical, dental, vision, company-paid basic employee life, basic employee AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match of up to 5%, flexible spending account, accrued vacation and sick hours, and paid holidays.