Triage Nurse (RN/LPN)

Piedmont Health Services, Inc.; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 59,050 - 95,536; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403(b)

Paid holidays

Career ladder

Job summary

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Triage Nurse for the Nursing department at the Carrboro, NC clinic. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, patient education, and telephone triage, supporting providers, and coordinating care with the health-care team.

The role requires an RN or LPN licensed in NC with BCLS, at least 1 year of RN experience (BSN with CHN coursework may waive the requirement). Training is provided, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current/Valid License: NC RN or LPN; BCLS required.
• Experience: 1 year RN experience preferred; BSN with CHN coursework may waive.
• Immunizations: up-to-date and medically cleared.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation.
• Provides support to providers and coordinates with the health-care team for complex patient care.
• Answers or returns calls; provides onsite and telephone triage.
• Mentors orientation of new staff; supports Medical Assistants.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Phone triage

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

Job Title: Triage Nurse

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Training Career Ladder

Position Details

• Work Location: 301 Lloyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510
• Clinic Hours: Monday 8:00am to 8:00pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00am to 5:00pm, Thursday 8:00am to 8:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm
• Schedule: Incumbent will work Monday 8:00am to 8:00pm, 3 days 8:00am to 5:00pm, and 1 day 8:00am to 1:00pm. Additionally, 2 Saturday Work Days will be required per month

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and recording of patient care and patient education.
• Provides support to providers by anticipating needs and assisting in the provision of care; coordinates services with other health-care team members, internal and external, to deliver complex patient care.
• Answers or returns phone calls; provides onsite and telephone triage.
• Mentors and participates in the orientation of new staff; provides leadership and models professional behavior for Medical Assistants.
• Assists with the check-in process when needed; serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and participates in huddles.
• Practices within the scope of the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and Piedmont Health Services' policies, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current/Valid License: NC Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required.
• One year of general registered nursing experience (preferably within the last five years). The one-year requirement may be waived with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing obtained within the last two years with Community Health Nursing coursework and a community health internship completed within the last two years.
• Preferred: Previous experience in an ambulatory health care setting.
• Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Rate: $59,050 - $95,536 (commensurate with years of LPN or RN experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.