Triage Nurse, Internal Medicine — Patient Care Leader

Northwestern Medicine; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Health, dental & vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Triage Nurse for a Full Time position at the Vernon Hills clinic. You will provide clinically expert triage services within a physicians’ practice, liaising between patients and physicians, assessing symptom acuity, and communicating findings to the team.

Responsibilities include handling triage calls, documenting in the EMR, scheduling visits, coordinating with specialists, and educating patients and staff.

Qualifications

• RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 3 years hospital or outpatient experience
• BLS CPR certification
• BSN and specialty certification preferred
• Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

• Triage calls and messages, prioritize and resolve with provider involvement
• Document communications in electronic medical records
• Schedule patient visits with providers
• Coordinate and transfer patients to appropriate care
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Educate patients and staff on clinical issues
• Ensure OSHA and CDC guidelines compliance
• Assist in orientation of new staff
• Support department quality improvement activities
• Float to other ICCs/departments as needed

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS CPR

Education

Graduate of accredited RN program

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Triage Nurse for a Full Time position at the Vernon Hills clinic. You will provide clinically expert triage services within a physicians’ practice, liaising between patients and physicians, assessing symptom acuity, and communicating findings to the team.

Responsibilities include handling triage calls, documenting in the EMR, scheduling visits, coordinating with specialists, and educating patients and staff.