Registered Nurse-Endocrinology-Ambulatory Triage

Jobtome; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Endocrinology Clinic seeks a Triage RN with at least one year of triage experience. You will manage outpatient telephone triage, assess symptoms, and coordinate care for patients with diabetes, thyroid, and hormonal health concerns.

The role operates Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, within a nationally recognized health system. The position requires an active RN license in Indiana (NLC acceptable), BLS certification, and ASN with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS certification through the AHA.
• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• RN must be licensed in Indiana or via NLC.
• Two years ambulatory experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple patient functions efficiently.
• Familiarity with procedures and equipment in the clinical area.
• Ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient telephone triage for the Endocrinology Clinic.
• Assess patient symptoms and triage calls/messages.
• Coordinate care with providers.
• Provide patient education that supports long-term health goals.

Skills

Outpatient triage

Patient education

Care coordination

Communication

Education

ASN

BSN (preferred)

RN license Indiana / NLC

Job description

We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN triage experience for this role. Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

IU Health is seeking expert RN's who will have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine. At IU Health, you will develop in significant ways, advancing healthcare for all! Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed with competitive benefits, a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can engage expertly, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry,

Join the Endocrinology Clinic, where you'll build meaningful relationships with patients while helping manage complex endocrine conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hormonal health concerns. This fast-paced ambulatory clinic, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, requires at least one year of triage experience and supports four physicians and one dietitian, with an additional physician and nurse practitioner joining the team this fall. The Triage RN will manage outpatient telephone triage, assess patient symptoms, handle a high volume of patient calls and messages, coordinate care with providers, and provide education that makes a lasting impact on patients' long-term health and wellness within a nationally recognized health system committed to exceptional patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Two years experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures for performing the functions appropriate to the specific clinical area and familiarity with designated pieces of equipment and supplies.
• Requires ability to coordinate a number of functions for a group of patients in an effective timely manner.
• Requires awareness and understanding of legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
• Requires ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.