Telephone Triage Nurse (Remote)

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Part-Time Remote Registered Nurse to assess patient health issues and provide guidance through telehealth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various nursing fields and possess excellent communication and critical thinking skills. This role requires flexibility in scheduling and a dedicated workspace for effective remote work.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in ICU, ED, Peds.
• Flexibility with scheduling, including ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Compassion

Education

Compact RN License

Tools

EHR

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Details

THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION

Part Time/Contract Position

DUTIES:

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

REQUIREMENTS:

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

Additional 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 relevant programs