RN Phone Triage, Cardiology (Hyannis)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare's Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod in Hyannis is seeking a nurse to provide professional care in an office setting. You will triage patients by telephone and in person, document care, and collaborate with physicians and other clinicians.

The role requires RN licensure in Massachusetts, BLS certification, and experience with office technology and clinical workflows. This is a part-time, hourly position with a Monday–Friday schedule and no weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed RN in Massachusetts with current licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with office technology and clinical workflow preferred.
• Proficiency in standard computer office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to office patients under physician supervision.
• Triage and evaluate patients via telephone and in-person encounters; document chart notes.
• Manage medication refills under physician supervision and communicate with patients and providers.

Skills

Office software

Clinical experience

Education

Licensed RN in MA

BLS Certification

Job description

Purpose of Position:

To provide professional nursing care and support for office patients who are receiving a treatment, examination, evaluation, etc. Through the nursing process of assessment and evaluation while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of departmental policy.

Description

• Under the direct supervision of the Physician or Operations/Practice Manager, assist in providing nursing care to office patients. Triage and evaluate patients, mainly via telephone calls and some walk-in patients; obtain major complaints (and brief medical history when necessary) and complete chart documentation
• Inform physician or nurse practitioner of any patient symptoms that you have addressed and/or for guidance on resolving any issues, if necessary.
• Obtain patient's current medication regimen, refill medication orders in the office or over the telephone under a physician's supervision and document same. Assist other departments as needs; i.e. Coumadin Clinic with Lovenox instructions to patients, out of range INR results, etc.
• Respond to Codes that are paged in the practice and assist with medical personal as needed.
• Answer general health questions for patients via telephone or in office with advice, referral, or appointment under physician's direction. Triage telephone calls with complete follow-through.
• Maintain, order and stock necessary pharmaceuticals weekly. Obtain verbal and written reports from outside agencies such as, VNA, radiology, or other physician's office with timely, concise transmittal to physician.
• To maintain patient rights and confidentiality of information. Serve as an advocate and provide a safe and secure environment. Participate in identification of the important aspects of care for each patient, the identification of indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care.
• Assess personal and learning developmental needs and act as a resource person. Participate in nursing and staff meetings and other activities which promote the growth and developmental of nursing and patient care.
• Assist with secretarial/clerical duties as needed including filing incoming paperwork, copying medical records, answering phones, taking messages and faxing.
• Perform other work related duties as requested/directed. Work cooperatively with co-workers and communicate politely with department employees, patients, visitors and other personnel within and outside the hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Experience of current office technology
• Proficient in computer office applications
• Minimum of two years experience in a clinical setting preferred

Schedule Details

24 Hours Per Week, Mon-Fri, No Weekends and No Holidays

Organization : Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod

Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : MAC-Cardiology Practice

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: 30 - 49