Telephone Triage Nurse (Remote)

National Nurse Triage Inc; Spring Lake (NC); Remote; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services company is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to assess patient health issues remotely. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in nursing, preferably in various specialties such as ICU, ED, and home health. Responsibilities include evaluating patients via video, scheduling appointments, and guiding treatment plans. Strong critical thinking and communication skills are essential, along with a Compact RN license. This role offers flexibility in scheduling and requires a dedicated workspace.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse; preferably in ICU, ED, or other related fields.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
• Compassionate and caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems over the phone and via secure video.
• Schedule appointments and refer patients.
• Advise and monitor simple home treatment interventions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Disease management

Crisis intervention

Education

Compact RN license

Tools

EHR

Word

Excel

Job description

THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION

Part Time/Contract Position

DUTIES

• Assess patient health problems over the phone and via secure video
• Schedule appointments and refer patients
• Advise and monitor simple home treatment interventions
• Instruct patients in self evaluation
• Use Schmitt/Thompson protocols to assess patients

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse; preferably in the ICU, ED, Mother/Baby unit, Peds, Home Health & Hospice
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Compassionate, caring attitude
• Expertise and experience in disease management, coaching, crisis intervention
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Highspeed Internet (DSL or Cable)
• Laptop, PC or MAC
• Dedicated work space
• Flexibility with scheduling i.e. ability to work every other weekend and some holidays

REQUIREMENTS

• Compact RN license
• 3-4 Years of experience in Peds, OB, ICU, Med-Surg, Hospice, Home Health, Occupational Health
• Prefer experience with Schmitt-Thompson Pediatric and Adult protocols
• Comfortable working with EHR, Word, Excel, and other programs required for position