REMOTE - Triage Nurse - RN - Must be MultiState Licensed - Evening and Every Other Weekend - FT[...]

CareSource; United States; Remote; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

CareSource is seeking a full-time Remote Triage Nurse essential for telephonic clinical triage and health service provision. The role requires an RN license with experience in acute settings and demands critical assessment, compassion, and the ability to educate members effectively. Candidates who thrive in team environments and display effective communication will excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressive clinical experience as an RN required.
• Triage, Emergency Nursing, Critical Care experience preferred.
• Behavioral Health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform telephonic clinical triage utilizing assessment skills and evidence-based guidelines.
• Educate members on healthcare decisions and direct them to appropriate services.
• Manage phone interactions with compassion, respecting cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Communication skills

Attention to Detail

Decision making/problem solving skills

Customer service oriented

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

RN license

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

REMOTE - Triage Nurse - RN - Must be MultiState Licensed - Evening and Every Other Weekend - FT - R8991

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Job Summary

The Triage Nurse is responsible for using decision support software to perform telephonic clinical triage and health information service for CareSource managed health plans and external clients.

Job Summary

The Triage Nurse is responsible for using decision support software to perform telephonic clinical triage and health information service for CareSource managed health plans and external clients.

Essential Functions

• Utilize assessment skills and evidence-based triage guidelines for triage of healthy, as well as acutely or chronically ill or injured members, including pediatric, adult, maternity, and geriatric members
• Utilize provided training, skills and evidence-based triage guidelines to assess and assist members experiencing behavioral health challenges and crises.
• Function as patient advocate by facilitating accessibility to healthcare and provide linkage to other CareSource departments
• Educate members to assist them in making informed decisions regarding personal healthcare
• Assess health status and direct members to the most appropriate level of care
• Utilize critical reasoning in clinical decision-making
• Inform callers of preventative healthcare measures due
• Identify and refer appropriate members for Care Management
• Provide information about benefits, services and programs that allows members to maximize healthcare resources, as needed
• Manage telephone interactions with compassion and respect for cultural, educational and psychosocial differences of individuals
• Utilize multiple computer applications to document all information in an accurate manner
• Practice in compliance with AAACN,URAC and NCQA standards and regulatory requirements
• Keep abreast of trends in healthcare delivery and managed care
• Participate in departmental activities such as quality audits, preceptorship/training as needed
• Maintains and contributes to a collaborative professional and ethical work environment.
• Perform any other job duties as requested
  
  

Education And Experience

• RN license required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years progressive clinical experience as an RN is required
• Triage, Emergency Nursing, Critical Care, or acute care experience is preferred; Experience within the past 3 years is strongly preferred
• Behavioral Health experience is preferred
• Telephone Triage in a call center setting preferred
  
  

Competencies, Knowledge And Skills

• Beginning level computer skills
• Clinical assessment skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Attention to Detail
• Critical listening and thinking skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Proper phone etiquette
• Customer service oriented
• Broad base of clinical knowledge
• Teaching skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and in member life threatening situations
• Ability to apply multiple communicative skills while utilizing available tools and resources simultaneously
• Exemplify CareSource’s Mission in our behavior and member interactions
  
  

Licensure And Certification

• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice is required; multi-state licensure is preferred
• Ability to obtain licensure by endorsement in non-compact states when applicable
  
  

Working Conditions

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  
  

Compensation Range

$61,500.00 - $98,400.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type

Hourly

Competencies

• Create an Inclusive Environment - Cultivate Partnerships - Develop Self and Others - Drive Execution - Influence Others - Pursue Personal Excellence - Understand the Business
  
  

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Insurance

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