RN Triage - Central Triage

Swedish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Swedish Hospital in Illinois seeks a Registered Nurse - Central Triage. The RN Telephone Triage Nurse handles inbound and outbound calls, assessing patient needs with active listening and clinical assessment, providing education and timely interventions.

You will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 36 hours per week, on-site at Corporate Center 4201 Winfield Road, Warrenville. After one year with meeting metrics, there may be an opportunity to work from home remotely.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN licensure is required.
• Operational knowledge of physician practice.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be a team player.
• Must be a self-starter and able to handle high stress situations.
• Must possess basic keyboard, computer and internet skills.
• 35 WPM typing proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care guidance via inbound/outbound telephone triage.
• Assess caller needs through listening and clinical assessment.
• Manage patients' immediate and ongoing needs with acute and preventative intervention.

Skills

Excellent communication

Telephone etiquette

Time management

Team player

Self-starter under stress

Typing 35 WPM

Ability to talk on the phone and type

Education

Illinois RN licensure

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$35.15 - $54.48 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Endeavor Health is currently conducting a comprehensive review of our compensation structure. The new minimum for this role will be adjusted to $35.15 base pay hourly rate beginning with the second paycheck in October.

Position Highlights

Position: Registered Nurse -Central Triage

Location: Corporate Center 4201 Winfield Road, Warrenville

Full Time: 36 hours/ week

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

What you will do

The RN Telephone Triage Nurse is a Registered Nurse and responsible for patient care needs through the use of inbound and outbound telephone practice. Continuously demonstrates positive customer relationship skills by assessing caller needs through active listening, clinical assessment, education and advanced problem-solving abilities. Actively manage patients' immediate and ongoing needs with attention to acute and preventative intervention.

NOTE: MUST LIVE IN ILLINOIS AS THIS ROLE IS ON-SITE. and after a minimum of one year employment, RN's in this role may have the opportunity to work from home/remote if all quality and productivity metrics are met and maintained.

What you will need

• Current Illinois RN licensure
• Operational knowledge of physician practice.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Possesses professional telephone etiquette skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be a self-starter, able to handle frequent periods of high stress and difficult patient situations.
• Must possess excellent time management skills.
• Must possess basic keyboard, computer and internet skills.
• 35 WPM typing proficiency.
• Ability to talk on the phone and type simultaneously.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages your employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.