Triage Nurse- CMA or LPN

Southeastern Cardiology Associates; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

PTO 80 hrs/yr

401k match

Long-Term Disability 60%

Life Insurance $25k

VIP Status

Job summary

Southeastern Cardiology Associates in Columbus, GA seeks a Triage Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care under supervision, triage patients, manage telephone communications, and review medical documentation to support care plans.

You will collect data, perform vital signs and ECGs, assist with procedures, and coordinate with the clinical team to ensure timely care while following office policies.

Qualifications

• Active CMA or LPN license in Georgia.
• MA certification and BLS must be current.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as delegated to meet patient/family needs.
• Collect data to assist clinical team in assessment and care planning.
• Triaging patients and vital signs.
• Record ECGs and patient history updates.
• Assist with in-room needs and procedures.
• Communicate with care team and patients; document in EMR.

Skills

Triage nursing

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

CMA or LPN license in GA

MA certification & BLS

Tools

EMR systems

ECGs

Job description

Description

The Triage Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care under the direction of a supervising provider or clinical team, ensuring that patient and family needs are effectively met. This role involves collecting and analyzing data to support patient assessment and care planning, including triaging patients, managing telephone communications, and reviewing medical documentation such as clinical and hospital records. The Triage Nurse prioritizes tasks efficiently, processes medication refill requests, and ensures that care delivery aligns with established care plans and office policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients as delegated by assigned supervisor and/or provider to meet the needs of the patient/family
• Collects data and information to assist the clinical team and/or the provider in patient assessment and care planning in accordance with current MIPS guidelines which includes but is not limited to:
• Triaging patients
• Vital Signs
• ECGs
• Weight
• Updating patient history and medication list
• Performing real-time clinical assessments and EMR Documentation during visits
• Communicating internally & externally through telephone encounters & actions
• Supporting providers with in-room needs
• Vitals, ECGs, patient positioning, and assisting with procedures
• Escorts patients to and from rooms and assist with mobility as needed
• Preparing and stocking exam rooms before and during clinic as needed
• Participates in teamwork
• Effectively and respectfully communicates with other departments of the office
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written) as well as computer/electronic medical record systems skills
• Assisting with emergency responses (e.g. calling 911, using AED)
• Monitoring clinic pace and communicate delays or issues to the care team/ nurses station
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Holds/maintains active CMA license or Holds/maintains active LPN license, active in Georgia
• Holds/maintains a current MA certification and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS)

Full-Time Benefits & Perks

• Set scheduled 4-day work week
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective 1st of the month following 60 days)
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability (60%) and $25,000 Basic Life Insurance
• 6 Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4 of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas
• PTO accrued at 3.08 hours per paycheck (80 hrs/yr)
• 401k matching program after 1 year worked
• VIP Status at both Southeast Cardiology and Southeast Gastroenterology
• Discounts through Uniforms of America, and the Working Advantage program.

Compensation

Starting Hourly Pay: $16 per hour

Salary based on experience- Starting pay will be determined based on the candidate's relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.