Remote RN Triage Specialist | After-Hours & Weekends

UnitedHealth Group; Lafayette (LA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Home Health Clinical Triage Specialist role integrates into an interdisciplinary team, handling after-hours triage calls, assessing patient needs, and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care. You will document thoroughly in EMR and collaborate with nurses to coordinate timely services.

The position allows remote work within the United States, requires weekend availability, and offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in all states of practice.
• Ability to work flexible hours and independently.
• Compact RN licensure preferred.
• 2+ years RN experience.
• 1+ years direct patient care in hospice/home health/oncology.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls from patients and/or family members and respond appropriately while assessing problems to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care.
• Assess patient status and intervene as indicated by condition and protocols.
• Document calls in electronic medical records accurately and timely.
• Know basic triage protocols to guide patients in crisis situations.
• Coordinate with on-call nurses to schedule nursing assessments as needed.

Skills

RN licensure

Flexible hours

Independent work

Patient-focused care

Education

Registered Nurse license (unrestricted)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group’s Home Health Clinical Triage Specialist role integrates into an interdisciplinary team, handling after-hours triage calls, assessing patient needs, and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care. You will document thoroughly in EMR and collaborate with nurses to coordinate timely services.

The position allows remote work within the United States, requires weekend availability, and offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside competitive hourly pay.