TRIAGE REGISTERED NURSE

Eastern Iowa Health Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,250 - 60,173; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks of paid time off

Health insurance starting at $1.00 per pay period

401(k) with 4% employer match

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Triage Registered Nurse to provide exceptional patient-centered care. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs and providing evidence-based recommendations. Required qualifications include an associate's degree in nursing and a current Iowa nursing license. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $27.04 to $43.68 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice in the state of Iowa.
• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification (BLS).
• Preferred: prior experience as a triage nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient symptoms and prioritize needs.
• Provide evidence-based advice to patients.
• Guide patients to the appropriate level of care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Education

Associate's degree or certificate from RN program

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center on a mission to provide access to exceptional patient-centered healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay. Our services include family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, obstetrics and gynecology, labor and delivery, and dental care. We serve a five‑county area encompassing Linn, Benton, Jones, Iowa, and Johnson counties, caring for over 11,900 people per year and nearly 60,000 patient visits.

Position Overview

Position: Triage Registered Nurse (Admin)

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Job ID: 324

# of Openings: 1

About EIHC

Be a part of an organization dedicated to health equity for all. EIHC believes in non‑judgmental, equal care for all members of our diverse community. Our staff values compassion and promotes health equity, seeing health care as a right, not a privilege. We thrive in a collaborative environment that encourages ethical action and ownership to solve problems and drive positive outcomes.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Compensation

$27.04 to $43.68 per hour, depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess the severity of symptoms and prioritize urgency of needs based on thorough clinical information obtained from the patient, parent, or authorized representative during the encounter. Information should be thorough and complete to guide an appropriate plan of action and to provide the fundamentals for a comprehensive provider evaluation.
• Provide evidence‑based advice and recommendations to patients of all ages and diagnoses in accordance with clinical providers, algorithms, protocols, and independent nursing judgment.
• Guide and assist patients to the appropriate level of care as needed, including emergency services.
• Notify provider and/or clinic staff in a timely manner regarding unusual or unexpected events/problems requiring provider consultation or intervention.
• Assist with coordination of services, procedures, referrals, prior authorizations, inpatient consults, or admissions as needed.

EMR

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Health insurance—plan options start at $1.00 per pay period
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account
• 100% employer‑paid basic life and long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) (4% employer match and 100% vested from day 1)
• Employee clothing allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership discount to the Midwest Athletic Club
• National Health Service Corps loan repayment (select positions)
• FTCA malpractice insurance

Required Qualifications

• An associate’s degree or a certificate from a qualified RN program.
• Current license to practice in the state of Iowa.
• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification (BLS).
• Preferred: prior experience as a triage nurse.
• Preferred: experience with EMR.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eastern Iowa Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions related to compensation, hiring, promotion, salary, and other employment terms on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by the Company.

Eastern Iowa Health Center is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please send us an email at [e-mail] — please state the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for reasonable accommodation are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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