Triage Nurse-Gynecologic Oncology Full Time Days

Northwestern Medical Group; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine’s Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Triage Nurse (RN) to support Gynecologic Oncology. The role handles triage by phone and messages, coordinating care with providers and scheduling visits as needed.

As a patient advocate, you will document in the electronic medical record, educate patients and staff, and ensure OSHA/CDC guidelines are followed. Requires Illinois RN license and BLS; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited RN program.
• At least 3 years of hospital or outpatient experience.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
• BSN preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• At least 5 years hospital/outpatient experience.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage all incoming calls and electronic messages, escalating to the provider as needed.
• Document communications in the electronic medical record.
• Schedule visits when triage indicates.
• Coordinate emergency transfers and appointments with NM providers.
• Provide patient and staff education on clinical issues.
• Assist in coordinating and monitoring activities of clinical staff to ensure OSHA/CDC guidelines.
• Assist in orientation of new staff.
• For ICCs, float to other ICCs/departments as needed.

Education

Graduate of accredited RN program

Illinois RN license

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Description

This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital that supports Gynecologic Oncology. Schedule is Monday through Friday.

The Triage Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Triage Nurse provides clinically expert triage service within a physicians’ practice. In their role, triage nurses serve as liaisons between patients and physicians, assessing and determining the acuity of patients’ symptoms and communicating these to the physicians as appropriate. They provide education to patients and to staff concerning clinical issues. Triage nurses must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to function as part of a highly effective team that consistently puts “Patients First.”

Responsibilities:

• Establish positive first impressions with patients and customers, establishing a role as patient advocate.
• Triage all incoming telephone calls and electronic messages, prioritizing and resolving, involving the provider as appropriate, successfully completing the communication cycle.
• Document all communications in the electronic medical record.
• Schedule patient for visit with provider when telephone assessment indicates this.
• Assist in obtaining appointment for patients with specialists within NM.
• Coordinate emergency and hospital transfers, including paperwork and telephone communications.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with Nursing Standards and as ordered by the provider.
• Provide education to patients and staff concerning clinical issues.
• Assist in coordinating and monitoring activities of clinical staff to ensure adequate coverage and adherence to OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Assist in orientation of new staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned; may include:
  • Assist in specific process improvement projects.
  • Administer intravenous and injectable medications to adult, geriatric and wheelchair bound patients. Must demonstrate competency for age related responsibilities.
  • Quality control must be maintained during all aspects of patient care. The triage nurse ensures that all exam rooms and equipment are maintained according to OSHA and CDC guidelines.
  • Participates in departmental quality improvement activities.
• For triage nurses in the Immediate Care Clinics (ICC), float to other ICCs/departments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of accredited RN program.
• At least 3 years of experience in a hospital or outpatient setting.
• Current Registered Nurse License issued by State of Illinois.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.

Preferred:

• BSN
• Specialty Certified
• At least 5 years’ experience in a hospital or outpatient setting
• Spanish speaking

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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