RN - Reduce Your Nursing School Debt! Wichita, KS

Employment Practicing at Grace Med If you are a healthcare professional, we appreciate your interest in practicing in a community health setting at Grace Med . This is a clinical environment where you can be a part of a diverse team of professionals who come together to address the whole health of the patient. You’ll make a difference you can see every day as you care for patients who are often high-risk because of their underserved status. You’ll be fully supported by a staff and organization set up to let you focus on delivering care. And you’ll be part of a team that has distinguished itself for its quality of care and outcomes. Location: Wichita, KS Job Id: 1489 # of Openings: 1 Eligible nurses can receive up to 60% of qualifying nursing education loans repaid in exchange for working at our community health center . Join GraceMed Health Clinic and serve patients who truly need you—while taking advantage of the HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program. Imagine: Supportive leadership Day shifts only/Not on call Comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, paid time off, holiday pay Grow your career, give back to the community, and lighten your financial load—all at GraceMed. Check out our open position: Triage Nurse-RN Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-time Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Medical Manager/Clinic Manager Supervision Responsibilities: No Essential Role Provides professional assessment of patient's health concerns over the telephone, without the advantage of visual inspection or face-to-face interaction in order to complement GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.’s mission of delivering primary health care services. Duties & Responsibilities Utilizes communication skills, knowledge of disease processes, and normal growth and development for all age groups in order to ascertain an accurate understanding of patient’s symptoms. Determines the severity of the patient’s complaint; directs the caller to the appropriate emergency services if necessary; recommends the suggested medical follow‑up based on their assessments and established triage protocols, and provides health information. Coordinates referrals with physicians, specialists and ancillary services on behalf of patients when needed. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his or her job functions. Qualifications Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Current State of Kansas licensure as an RN required. Current CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment). Able to maintain appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Experience Experience in public health and/or critical care experience preferred. Technical Skills Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and other standard office equipment. Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work as necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems. Able to function independently and document meticulously. Able to provide innovative input into the development of the office and its processes. Behavioral Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values of GraceMed with socio‑economic and cultural sensitivity in mind. Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions. Able to handle stressful situations. Work Schedule Normal schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm., schedule may vary. Working Conditions Medical office environment. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs.) may be required. Interaction with physicians, patients and other office personnel. May involve contact with angry, upset or ill persons. May involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer. Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls. #J-18808-Ljbffr