Telephone Triage Nurse (Remote)

THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION

Part Time/Contract Position

DUTIES

• Assess patient health problems over the phone and via secure video
• Schedule appointments and refer patients
• Advise and monitor simple home treatment interventions
• Instruct patients in self evaluation
• Use Schmitt/Thompson protocols to assess patients

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse; preferably in the ICU, ED, Mother/Baby unit, Peds, Home Health & Hospice
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Compassionate, caring attitude
• Expertise and experience in disease management, coaching, crisis intervention
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Highspeed Internet (DSL or Cable)
• Laptop, PC or MAC
• Dedicated work space
• Flexibility with scheduling i.e. ability to work every other weekend and some holidays

REQUIREMENTS

• Compact RN license
• 3-4 Years of experience in Peds, OB, ICU, Med-Surg, Hospice, Home Health, Occupational Health
• Prefer experience with Schmitt-Thompson Pediatric and Adult protocols
• Comfortable working with EHR, Word, Excel, and other programs required for position