Triage RN: Care Coordination & Phone Triage

Vail Health Hospital; Illinois; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Specialty Certification Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement plan

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a Triage Registered Nurse to perform care coordination and professional nursing functions, assessing the severity of health concerns and guiding dispositions to emergency, urgent care, or clinic appointments. You will support providers in triaging patient calls and portal messages, document in the EHR, and participate in CPC+ Care Coordination and performance improvement activities.

Requirements include 3 years of clinical experience preferred, nursing assessment skills,

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical experience with patient care and administrative duties preferred.
• Nursing assessment skills with/without visual inspection.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations required.
• State of Colorado Registered Nurse or valid compact state license required.

Responsibilities

• Triage calls and portal messages; assess patient health needs using protocols and guidelines.
• Document triage assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation in EHR; ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in weekly KPI huddles; obtain input from providers to determine best action.
• Support care coordination/clinical team; assist in CPC+ Care Coordination processes.
• Contribute to Performance Improvement activities as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

HIPAA compliance

OSHA rules

Medical terminology

Patient care

Education

Colorado RN license or Compact state RN license

Job description

Vail Health is seeking a Triage Registered Nurse to perform care coordination and professional nursing functions, assessing the severity of health concerns and guiding dispositions to emergency, urgent care, or clinic appointments. You will support providers in triaging patient calls and portal messages, document in the EHR, and participate in CPC+ Care Coordination and performance improvement activities.

Requirements include 3 years of clinical experience preferred, nursing assessment skills,