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Triage Nurse
Location:
Allentown, PA
Description:
This role is responsible for providing triage (sorting/prioritizing patients) telephone service to ensure prompt identification of patients with low to high-risk conditions and for providing care to patients. Evaluates and assesses patients' health care needs based on patients signs and symptoms, utilizing established triage protocols and guidelines. Monitors and responds to triage calls in person or on the nurse phone line. Demonstrates critical thinking that results in good decision making and appropriate actions to obtain desired outcomes. Communicates and collaborates with the patient and patient's representatives and medical team to promote optimal and realistic goals and outcomes. Determines urgency and necessity of an appointment based on a clinical assessment of a patient's condition and history. Utilizes Access of hospital and laboratory systems with application of appropriate clinical information for the clinical care of the patient. Documents in the electronic health record (EHR), triage assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation, follow-up. Consults with physician regarding medication adjustments, and other patient issues which do not require an office appointment. Utilizes ability to understand and deliver results to patients. Utilizes approved prescription refill protocols to take action on patient requests for medication refill(s) as an agent of the provider. Prioritizes work tasks and completes tasks in a timely manner. Provides patient education regarding disease processes, therapies and health conditions. Reduces conflict and increase patient satisfaction whenever possible through timely response to patient calls. Administers medications and performs nursing procedures as ordered within the scope of practice. Maintains patient confidentiality of personal and medical information. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians as needed. Qualifications: RN or LPN degree; On-the-job training in triage. Minimum three years of experience as RN/LPN; one to two years of telephone triage experience, preferably in medical practice setting. Gastroenterology preferred, but not required. Other Requirements: Current state RN/LPN license Physical Demand s: Light to Medium duty. 20-50 pounds, maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10-25 lbs. Requires standing for long periods while sitting for others. Repetitive hand/arm movements. This role involves direct patient contact. Perks Company - Paid Uniforms Monday - Friday Day Shift Only No Weekends, Nights, or Holidays Employer-Sponsored Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance $25,000 Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance Wellness Program Referral Bonus Program Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision 401k with 3% Safe-Harbor Contribution PTO & Paid Holidays
Company:
Eastern Pa Gastroenterology & Liver Specialists
Posted:
April 15 on ApplicantPro, TalentPlusHire
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Triage Nurse is a Nurse & Healthcare Nurse Job at Eastern Pa Gastroenterology & Liver Specialists located in Allentown PA. Find other listings like Triage Nurse by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Nurse Jobs.
Triage Nurse is a Nurse & Healthcare Nurse Job at Eastern Pa Gastroenterology & Liver Specialists located in Allentown PA. Find other listings like Triage Nurse by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Nurse Jobs.