Rn Triage - Medical Group Central Triage

Jobtome; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career growth opportunities

Medical, dental, 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

Job summary

Endeavor Health is hiring for an RN Triage - Medical Group Care Team Redesign in Arlington Heights, IL. This part-time role requires 40 hours per week with office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and rotating Saturday mornings.

Base pay starts at $35.15/hour, with potential increases based on experience. The RN will perform telephone triage, assess patient needs, and coordinate care per protocol, utilizing EMR and triage resources.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license is required.
• Current CPR certification issued by American Heart Association is required.
• Minimum of three years of RN experience.
• Minimum one year of telephone triage experience preferred, preferably in medical practice.
• Office RN and BSN is preferred.
• Self-starter capable of handling high-stress periods.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and push/pull up to 20 lbs.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Review patient in-basket messages and talk to patients by phone or MyChart, directing to appropriate level of care.
• Perform telephone triage assessments using nursing skills and provide home medical instructions as needed.
• Evaluate patient and caregiver understanding using teach-back, communicating to clinical staff via phone or EMR.
• Assess urgency by reviewing EMR and patient history, escalating high-risk cases to ED as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling for patients not needing ER, and consult with physicians as required.
• Deliver excellent customer service, listen to concerns, and relay information to staff and supervisors.
• Participate in care coordination activities and quality initiatives per hospital standards.

Skills

Triage nursing

Telephone triage

Patient communication

CPR certification

Education

Illinois RN license

BSN preferred

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: RN Triage - Medical Group Care Team Redesign
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Part Time: 40 hours per week
• Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Rotating Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

What you will do:

• Reviews patient in-basket messages and talks directly to patients on the telephone or via MyChart and directs patients to appropriate level of care (emergency department, urgent care centers, physician office) per protocol or provides appropriate home medical advice.
• Conducts patient telephone assessment utilizing nursing skills to determine problems, intervening according to the patients need and gives instructions to patient/caregiver.
• Evaluates patient’s and caregiver’s understanding of instructions using teach-back methodology and conveys related information and issues to appropriate clinical staff by telephone or by utilizing the EMR. Uses available clinically appropriate resources (triage book, up to date, etc.) to make sound clinical decisions.
• Determines urgency of seeing the patient based on brief assessment and on familiarity with a patient’s condition and history by reviewing the EMR. Sends patients with high-risk chief complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, or severe headaches, signs and symptoms of stroke to emergency department immediately, assists with arranging ambulance as needed.
• Provides appropriate home medical advice to patients who do not need to go directly to the ER. Arranges appointments for patients who do not need to go to emergency department but need to see a physician. Consults with physician as needed.
• Performs excellent customer service and listens to caller’s concerns, promptly intervenes to solve problem to customer’s satisfaction, and communicates pertinent information to clinical staff and supervisors.
• Participates in care coordination activities, quality studies, patient-centered medical home activities and quality initiatives as assigned. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

What you will need:

• Current Illinois RN licensure
• Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association
• Minimum of three years of experience as an RN required
• Minimum one year of telephone triage experience preferred, preferably in medical practice setting
• Office RN and BSN preferred
• Self-starter, able to handle periods of high stress
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking/sitting/bending/reaching/climbing and repetitive use of hands
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry/push up to 20 lbs.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, both written & verbal

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.

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

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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.

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