Remote Telehealth RN: Patient Triage & Education

Jobtome; Kennewick (WA); Remote; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

Loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse for a primarily phone-based role that does not require hands-on patient care. You will assess symptoms via telephone triage, provide evidence-based nursing guidance, and escalate urgent concerns to providers when needed.

You'll work in a full-time, 40-hour week with EPIC EMR, bilingual pay incentives, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher in Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year outpatient or clinical RN experience preferred.
• Active WA RN license.
• Dual WA/OR licensure within 120 days.
• NLC compliance; provide proof of primary state of residence.
• BCLS within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS preferred.
• Spanish bilingual proficiency preferred (ALTA score 10).

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's symptoms and concerns via telephone using established triage protocols.
• Determine appropriate disposition and urgency if the patient needs.
• Provide evidence-based nursing guidance and self-care instructions within the scope of practice.
• Escalate urgent or emergent concerns to providers or emergency services as appropriate.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in the electronic health record.
• Documents health history, assessments, actions and medications in the EMR system.
• Assists providers in diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Performs IV starts when ordered and explains the procedure to the patient.
• Communicates with patient to collect information on allergies and preexisting conditions.
• Identifies purpose, side effects, and onset of action for each class of drug and obtains consent.
• Collaborates with other healthcare providers in developing patient plan of care.
• Implements the patient plan of care including education and referrals as needed.
• Coordinates with ancillary staff to maintain smooth patient flow.
• Performs duties in alignment with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.

Skills

Spanish bilingual proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse for a primarily phone-based role that does not require hands-on patient care. You will assess symptoms via telephone triage, provide evidence-based nursing guidance, and escalate urgent concerns to providers when needed.

You'll work in a full-time, 40-hour week with EPIC EMR, bilingual pay incentives, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement options.