RN Clinic Triage

Ridgeview-2; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 99,187,000 - 145,621,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgeview is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform telephone assessments and determine appropriate treatments under provider supervision.

The role involves triage system development, prioritizing urgent calls, and advising patients on care in accordance with clinic policy. Strong communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Minnesota nursing licensure or permit in process.
• Ability to meet background check requirements.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Telephone assessment of patient condition and determine treatment under provider supervision.
• Develop and maintain triage system/protocols.
• Screen calls for urgency and prioritize stat requests.
• Advise patients on treatment per clinic policy and consult with provider as needed.
• Maintain patient and staff educational materials.
• Provide patient care to assist clinicians and perform room turnover.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Multi-tasking

High-stress environment

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

• Base Pay $35.04 - $50.82 / Hour
• Job Category RN
• Employee Type Casual
• Manage Others No

Purpose of Job:

This position is responsible for the telephone assessment of patient condition and determining appropriate treatment for patient under the supervision of the provider.

Job Functions:

Assists in developing and maintaining appropriate triage system/protocols.

Screens patient phone calls for urgency of need and prioritizes stat requests.

Advises patient of treatment when appropriate according to clinic policy.

Consults with provider or schedules appointment when needed.

Maintains educational material for patients and staff.

Provides patient care when necessary to assist clinical personnel.

Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day.

Develops, maintains and updates standing orders with providers.

Follow refill request guidelines.

Assist with patient related activities as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Skills in assessment of patient condition and taking vital signs

Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions

Skills in preparing and maintaining records and reports

Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment

Ability to multi-task

Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.