RN or LPN - Urology Clinic (Part Time)

Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plans

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an RN to perform telephone triage for urology patients in Fargo, ND. This role involves triaging calls, routing to appropriate care, and scheduling appointments with physicians and facilities. You will document patient information in electronic health records and support care coordination.

The position requires an active RN license, a nursing degree (Bachelor's preferred), and prior healthcare experience. Benefits are provided; weekend/holiday shifts are not required.

Qualifications

• RN license in the appropriate state required to practice.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient inquiries by telephone and assess the severity of symptoms using triage algorithms.
• Guide patients to the appropriate level of care and schedule appointments with providers.
• Document triage information in health record systems and update patient records for follow-up care.
• Educate patients based on calls and maintain/adjust triage protocols.

Skills

Triage nurse

Phone triage

Patient communication

Healthcare experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Compensation

Salary Range: $21.00 - $44.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Join our team of fast paced Urology specialists to provided advanced Urology care to our patients. Sanford Health equips Urology experts with cutting-edge technologies and treatments. We offer surgical and non-surgical treatment options for certain conditions. We provide care in a sensitive environment and work to answer patient questions about their condition and treatment options.

• Monday - Friday 8:00a-5:00pm
• No weekends or holidays
• Experience is credit to wage range
• Comprehensive benefits plans

Wage range

• RN - $29.50 to $44.50
• LPN - $21.00 to $29.50

Summary

Answers patient inquiries over the telephone, assessing the severity of the patient's symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms.

Job Description

Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians. Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care. Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients' healthcare information is updated on time. Role does answer inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department. Educate patients based on calls that come in.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Within first 30 days of employment, all requirements to obtain license needed for role is completed. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Equal Opportunity

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

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