Triage Nurse

Job Details Location: Newport Medical – Newport, WA 99156. Position: Full Time. Shift: Day. Salary: $34.04 – $41.68 hourly. Purpose of Job Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by assessing patients’ conditions via telephone or upon arrival and prioritizing their care based on the severity of their symptoms and ensuring they receive timely and appropriate medical attention. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Participate actively in patient care activities within the clinical area including but not limited to telephone triage, medication refills, coordinating referral activity when clinical information is necessary, and returning phone messages. Utilize triage resources consistently and work with provider staff on obtaining clinical information from patients or parents during the call to help the provider ascertain an appropriate plan of action. Serve as a clinical resource to the medical assistant staff for questions or concerns regarding the care or treatment of a patient in the office (including rapid responses, vaccine or medication validation, and other clinically related tasks). Assist with auditing medical assistants’ charts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Actively participate in the development of education tools to better educate patients and staff on the aspects of triage, including education, patient newsletters, and staff meetings. Notify physician staff in a timely manner regarding unusual or unexpected events/problems requiring direct physician consultation or intervention. Maintain current Title X Program knowledge and monitor program success. Assist with developing and maintaining procedures and workflows related to the Title X Program. Collaborate with providers and staff to promote awareness and ensure Title X requirements are met. Maintain confidentiality of patient information as specifically outlined in the Employee Handbook. Perform other duties as assigned and travel may be required. Qualifications An associate's or bachelor’s degree in nursing is required. A registered Nurse License in Washington State is required, current CPR certification or completion within six months of hire, and 1 to 3 years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified is preferred. Skills Strong clinical assessment skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Physical Demands Regularly required to talk, hear, and sit. Occasionally required to move around the facility; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Benefits Three weeks of paid time off plus nine paid holidays. Medical and Vision insurance for you and your family is 100% paid by NEW Health. Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options. Free Life Flight membership for your family. 401(k) plan with matching contribution. Continuing Professional Education, license, and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Additional benefits may be available depending on eligibility criteria. Loan Repayment Opportunities NEW Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and a member of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). We participate in NHSC scholarships and loan repayment programs. Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program eligibility is available for licensed health professionals. #J-18808-Ljbffr