Triage Nurse – Rapid Assessment & Care Coordination

Rural Health Group, Inc.; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Health Group, Inc. seeks an experienced nurse to triage patients, assess conditions, and coordinate care across RHG clinics. The role involves direct patient interaction, education, and documentation in the EMR system.

Ideal candidates hold a current NC LPN or RN license with outpatient or emergency care exposure. Phlebotomy and immunization duties may be required, with opportunities to support multiple RHG locations.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN or RN license in North Carolina.
• Experience in outpatient, community/health, critical care or emergency care preferred.
• Telephone triage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients by phone or walk-in to assess history and chief complaints.
• Perform quick evaluation of severity and obtain vitals when possible.
• Direct high-risk cases to ER or arrange ambulance as needed.
• Provide patient education and care coordination per provider request.
• Document interactions in EMR and manage lab/test results.
• Coordinate with physicians and clinic staff to anticipate needs.
• Perform phlebotomy and administer immunizations as needed.
• Staff other RHG clinics as required to support the health team.

Skills

Telephone triage

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Care coordination

EMR documentation

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

Education

LPN or RN license in NC

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Rural Health Group, Inc. seeks an experienced nurse to triage patients, assess conditions, and coordinate care across RHG clinics. The role involves direct patient interaction, education, and documentation in the EMR system.

Ideal candidates hold a current NC LPN or RN license with outpatient or emergency care exposure. Phlebotomy and immunization duties may be required, with opportunities to support multiple RHG locations.