Triage Nurse Navigator – Care Liaison

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Annual leave and holidays

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Tuition reimbursement

No nights or weekends

Job summary

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd. is seeking a Triage Nurse to act as a clinical resource, assess patient concerns, coordinate care, and initiate timely interventions under provider direction.

The role requires nursing licensure, BCLS certification, and GI-endoscopy experience preferred; the successful candidate will educate patients, manage follow-ups, and liaise with care teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current state license as RN or LPN.
• GI endoscopy experience preferred.
• GI specialty membership encouraged.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good listening skills and attendance.
• Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and documents to assess accurately.
• Completes nursing assessment and documents problems.
• Check insurance with scheduling/patient accounts per protocol.
• Check medications and follow-ups per protocol.
• Coordinate resources and refer to appropriate departments.
• Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures per protocols.
• Educates patients and families; communicates with care team.
• Manage referrals and recalls; ensure timely test results.

Skills

Nursing license

BCLS certified

GI experience

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd. is seeking a Triage Nurse to act as a clinical resource, assess patient concerns, coordinate care, and initiate timely interventions under provider direction.

The role requires nursing licensure, BCLS certification, and GI-endoscopy experience preferred; the successful candidate will educate patients, manage follow-ups, and liaise with care teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.