Triage Nurse | Clinic Care Coordinator (RN/LPN)

Rochelle Community Hospital; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochelle Community Hospital is seeking a Triage Nurse (RN/LPN) to manage the nurse phone line and triage in the Rural Health Clinic. You will perform nursing assessments, determine care levels, and coordinate with providers to ensure safe patient care under federal/state regulations.

Responsibilities include EMR documentation, patient education, and timely communication with teams. Requires an Illinois license with RN or LPN credentials and at least 1 year in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) or LPN licensure in Illinois.
• 1 year of experience in a physician office or outpatient clinic preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, triage principles and critical thinking.
• Ability to prioritize patient needs and respond in urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to triage calls via phone and walk-ins.
• Assess symptoms and determine appropriate level of care.
• Identify high-risk symptoms and direct to ED or EMS when needed.
• Provide education based on protocols and scope of practice.
• Document interactions and findings in the EMR accurately.
• Assist with care coordination and referrals as directed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Triage

EMR proficiency

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)

LPN certificate/diploma (Illinois license)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Rochelle Community Hospital is seeking a Triage Nurse (RN/LPN) to manage the nurse phone line and triage in the Rural Health Clinic. You will perform nursing assessments, determine care levels, and coordinate with providers to ensure safe patient care under federal/state regulations.

Responsibilities include EMR documentation, patient education, and timely communication with teams. Requires an Illinois license with RN or LPN credentials and at least 1 year in a clinical setting.