Registered Nurse Triage and Transition Ambulatory Care PRN

Intermountain Healthcare; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare seeks a Clinical Triage Nurse to manage patient calls and provide guidance in a remote setting. The role involves assessing patient needs, coordinating care transitions, and educating both patients and families. Ideal candidates possess an ASN/ADN and a current RN license, with opportunities for extensive professional development.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to assess and triage patients effectively.
• Resident in CO or MT to comply with location-specific requirements.
• Experience in a clinic or acute hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical triage and comprehensive patient assessments.
• Manage transitions of care to enhance patient follow-up.
• Educate patients on health maintenance and resources.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient management

Teamwork

Education

ASN / ADN from an accredited program

Current RN license

Current BLS certification

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

**Job Description:**

This position functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the

success of the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective

communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Utilizes the nursing process to assess,

plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient

populations and their families.

This position is responsible for timely and effective management of patient calls

requiring medical triage and coordinating care during the transition of care following an

inpatient medical stay. Provides guidance, education and facilitates resources for the

management of the at-risk population.

This is a virtual position, serving a region of the health system.

**_This position is a remote position. If you are currently an internal caregiver for Intermountain Health, you must reside in either CO or MT close to an Intermountain care site. If you are not a current caregiver for Intermountain Health and are applying externally, you must currently reside in Colorado or Montana near an Intermountain Health care site._**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs clinical triage, including a comprehensive assessment, disposition and education using established triage protocols and guidelines

2. Manages transitions of care to ensure appropriate follow up care and mitigate risks associated with readmission.

3. Contacts patients following emergency department visits to ensure appropriate follow up

4. Uses registry data to identify gaps in services and initiates intervention

5. Refers patients to a variety of resources, including behavioral health, transportation services, nutrition, etc.

6. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

7. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.

8. Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.

9. Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.

10. Interacts with all staff, colleagues and team members in a professional and collegial manner

11. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.

12. Performs other duties as assigned

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ ASN / ADN from an accredited program with the ability to obtain your BSN from an accredited program within four (4) years of hire unless you possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting, required

+ Current Colorado ( or Montana if living in MT) RN license or compact license with the ability to obtain Colorado or Montana RN license, required

+ Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association required

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

+ One year experience in a clinic setting or inpatient acute hospital setting is strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required

+ Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions

**Physical Requirements:**

**Location:**

Peaks Regional Office

**Work City:**

Broomfield

**Work State:**

Colorado

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$34.19 - $50.73

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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