Access Center Triage RN

Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a registered nurse to provide triage telephone service, helping callers identify the appropriate level of care and guiding them to timely, safe treatment. You will support care coordinators, assist with medical records, document interactions, and work in a fast-paced environment with strict protocols and compassionate patient communication.

Requires Associate's Degree in Nursing, 5 years of nursing experience, PA RN license, and strong computer

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• 5 years experience in nursing (acute care, ED, medical office, telephone triage)
• 2 years previous clinical acute care hospital experience/urgent care.
• Excellent computer skills and empathetic patient service.
• Knowledge of telephone-based clinical assessment techniques and triage protocols.
• RN Licensed in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Directs callers to appropriate level of care and provides healthcare education using guidelines and protocols.
• Maintains medical records and files patient charts/reports.
• Provides clinical support in symptom assessment and patient education.
• Coordinates care across settings for a designated population; ensures labs and referrals are completed.
• Performs a brief evaluation to estimate illness/injury severity and documentation.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Refills prescriptions and requests tests as appropriate.

Skills

Nursing experience

Empathy

Computer skills

Telephone triage knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides triage telephone service to ensure prompt identification of patients with high-risk conditions. Provides telephonic triage in order to assist callers in determining the most appropriate level of care. Facilitates care coordinator and virtual monitoring services within identified business areas and follows workflows, utilizes protocols, and engages resources to provide supportive service to patients and customers.

Job Duties

• Directs callers to appropriate level of care and provides healthcare advice/education using assessment skills, approved guidelines and protocols, and knowledge of self-care practices.
• Assists in all aspects of medical record maintenance and accurately files all patient charts and reports in the designated location in patient records.
• Provides clinical support in the assessment of symptoms, determination of symptom acuity, offering information related to symptom management, and patient education.
• Facilitates coordination of care across settings for a designated population ensuring that labs, studies, and referrals are completed and results are discussed with the patient.
• Performs a short evaluation of the patient situation to estimate the severity of illness and/or injury that includes chief complaint, vital sign, and mental status information.
• Prepares documentation information and transmits medical information.
• Serves as a liaison between customers, patients, physicians, other members of the public and hospital staff, programs, and other resources.
• Refills prescriptions for patients and places orders for appropriate testing and/or labs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• 5 years experience in nursing (acute care, ED, medical office, telephone triage) and
• 2 years previous clinical acute care hospital experience/urgent care.
• Colleagues working within the department who advance from LPN to RN with a minimum of 2 years experience within the department are eligible.
• Excellent computer skills and concerned empathy for individuals seeking healthcare-related information and assistance.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of related and unrelated tasks throughout the day and work in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of appropriate home health information for patients to follow until visit with physician, if they do not need an immediate ED intervention.
• Knowledge of telephone-based clinical assessment techniques and medical practice telephone triage protocols.
• Must exercise judgement in dealing with sensitive, confidential information.
• Skill in making triage decisions and responding quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

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