RN Virtual Health Triage Nurse- (Part time 24 Hours)

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

24

Job Summary:

Reports to Virtual Health Manager the RN Virtual Health Triage Nurse is primarily responsible for successfully receiving and triaging inbound calls to St. Elizabeth Physicians practices. The RN Virtual Health Triage Nurse is responsible for the medical triage of these patients using established protocols and providing specified guidance per said protocols. The RN Virtual Health Triage Nurse is also responsible for scheduling appointments for patients as indicated by the protocol set. The RN Virtual Health Triage Nurse is a member of the Virtual Health Care Team and collaborates with providers at St. Elizabeth Physicians to provide safe timely effective and efficient patient care. As a member of the Virtual Health Team the RN Virtual Health Triage Nurse must be able to operate on an interdisciplinary team and may be required to participate in other Virtual Health initiatives. Participation may include but is not limited to: providing guidance on care and best practices piloting new initiatives and/or working remotely as a member of a Virtual Team.

Job Description:

Job Title: RN Virtual Health Triage Nurse- Part-time 24 hours

This position primarily consists of 12-hour day shifts with typical start times of 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. Overnight shifts may be required based on departmental needs. There is no set schedule as shifts vary to support staffing requirements. This position also includes a weekend and holiday rotation.

Must live within 1 hour of Erlanger KY to be considered

BENEFITS:

• Work from home after training
• Opportunity for Career Growth

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Active unencumbered multistate (compact) RN nursing license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state specifically Kentucky Indiana or Ohio.
• Must obtain an Ohio and Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license within 30 days of hire.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum: Associate Degree in Nursing
• Desired: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of RN Experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with scheduling of patients and release of medical information processes to stay compliant with OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA.
• Triage patients per protocol recommendations.
• Schedules appointments for patients.
• Uses manual/computerized system to match physician/clinician availability with patients preferences in terms of date and time.
• Communicates as needed with physicians/clinicians and other staff about any patient concerns/issues related to scheduling.
• Ensures complete and accurate information in the Electronic Health Record
• Communicates in an effective and professional manner with patients providers support employees co-workers and management.
• Contributes to the development of protocols procedures patient education and training as assigned. Participate in peer review quality assurance and other committee functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple of electronic Health Records (EPIC).
• Comfort in using Perfect Serve for provider messages.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn other computer skills as needed.
• Work professionally with doctors hospital administration and management SEP associates and the public.
• Organized neat and self-motivated.
• Warm personality with concern for others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to affect change.
• Ability to perform critical analysis.
• Self-directed.
• Work well telephonically as well as face-to-face.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Positive attitude.
• Quest for learning and excellence.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.

St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin ancestry disability age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.