Triage Registered Nurse- (Full Time- Hybrid/Remote )

North Country Healthcare; Lancaster (NH); Hybrid; USD 54,029 - 72,930; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Three-day orientation

Job summary

North Country Healthcare is seeking a Triage RN to assess patient needs over the phone, offer medical guidance, and direct care pathways. The role requires critical thinking, clear communication, and compassion, with hybrid duties combining in-office and remote work after orientation.

Starting compensation includes an hourly range with training followed by ongoing responsibilities; a BSN is preferred, ACLS certification is a plus, and RN licensure is required to practice in NH.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize patients' health concerns through phone consults.
• Provide medical advice and education to patients based on clinical guidelines.
• Direct patients to appropriate care settings, such as urgent care or emergency services.
• Document patient interactions and treatment plans in electronic medical records.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

EMR proficiency

Independent work

Education

BSN preferred

ADN considered

Job description

Must be a resident of NH, VT or ME. The anticipated hourly range for this position is $39.22/hr - $49.02/hr - $52.94/hr.

Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's applicable experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Hybrid remote after onsite training and orientation. Triage nurses in this role will work in a hybrid model, with responsibilities performed both in-office and remotely based on operational needs and performance expectations.

Position Summary: The Triage RN is responsible for assessing patient needs over the phone, providing medical advice, and directing patients to appropriate care based on their symptoms. This role involves critical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Position Summary: The Triage RN is responsible for assessing patient needs over the phone, providing medical advice, and directing patients to appropriate care based on their symptoms. This role involves critical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Education

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) considered.

Certification

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred.

Licensure

• Current RN license in the state.
• Association* accredited course in Basic Life Support (BLS) (for clinical staff), or Heartsaver CPR AED (for nonclinical staff), and renewal on a regular basis, with up to a three-month grace period after the expiration date.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in emergency or ambulatory care settings.

Essential Functions

• Assess and prioritize patients' health concerns through phone consults.
• Provide medical advice and education to patients based on clinical guidelines.
• Direct patients to appropriate care settings, such as urgent care or emergency services.
• Document patient interactions and treatment plans in electronic medical records.

  Non-essential Functions

  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
  • Adheres to facility Values, Service Excellence and Standards of Excellence.

  About North Country Healthcare (NCH)

  North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

  North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

  If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.

  Please Note

  All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. This orientation provides essential training, compliance information, and an introduction to our organizational culture to ensure a smooth and successful transition into your role. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion.

  Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy.