RN Triage - Care Team Redesign

RN Triage - Medical Group Care Team Redesign

Hourly Pay Range: $33.96 - $52.64 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Part Time: 32 hours / week

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Rotating Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

What You Will Do:

• Reviews patient in-basket messages and talks directly to patients on the telephone or via MyChart and directs patients to appropriate level of care (emergency department, urgent care centers, physician office) per protocol or provides appropriate home medical advice.
• Conducts patient telephone assessment utilizing nursing skills to determine problems, intervening according to the patients need and gives instructions to patient/caregiver.
• Evaluates patient's and caregiver's understanding of instructions using teach-back methodology and conveys related information and issues to appropriate clinical staff by telephone or by utilizing the EMR. Uses available clinically appropriate resources (triage book, up to date, etc.) to make sound clinical decisions.
• Determines urgency of seeing the patient based on brief assessment and on familiarity with a patient's condition and history by reviewing the EMR. Sends patients with high-risk chief complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, or severe headaches, signs and symptoms of stroke to emergency department immediately, assists with arranging ambulance as needed.
• Provides appropriate home medical advice to patients who do not need to go directly to the ER. Arranges appointments for patients who do not need to go to emergency department but need to see a physician. Consults with physician as needed.
• Performs excellent customer service and listens to caller's concerns, promptly intervenes to solve problem to customer's satisfaction, and communicates pertinent information to clinical staff and supervisors.
• Participates in care coordination activities, quality studies, patient-centered medical home activities and quality initiatives as assigned. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

What You Will Need:

• Current Illinois RN licensure
• Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association
• Minimum of three years of experience as an RN required
• Minimum one year of telephone triage experience preferred, preferably in medical practice setting
• Office RN and BSN preferred
• Self-starter, able to handle periods of high stress
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking/sitting/bending/reaching/climbing and repetitive use of hands
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry/push up to 20 lbs.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, both written & verbal

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities