Triage Specialist, LPN

Centers for Advanced Urology; Lower Moreland Township (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers for Advanced Urology in Pennsylvania is seeking a Triage Specialist, LPN to conduct initial assessments, collect medical histories, monitor vital signs, and coordinate urgent care with physicians. You will prioritize patients based on established guidelines to ensure those in most need receive attention promptly.

The role requires an LPN license, BLS, 3 years of related medical or critical care experience, and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

Qualifications

• LPN license and state certification required.
• 3 years of related medical/critical care experience required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Triage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient/family to obtain histories and assess urgency.
• Use guidelines to determine condition severity and required care.
• Assign triage priority and coordinate with care teams.
• Initiate diagnostic/therapeutic measures per protocols.
• Respond to test results, refusals, and postop instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Log medications and expiration dates; assist as needed.
• Rooms patients and supports physician instructions.

Skills

Communication

HIPAA compliance

EMR

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Education

LPN degree

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Triage Specialist, LPN conducts initial assessments to evaluate how urgently a patient needs care. They ask questions, check vital signs and coordinate care with other medical professionals including physicians. The primary focus of a Triage Specialist, LPN is to ensure that the patients who are most in need of care receive it first and that other members of the care team are ready to begin treatments as quickly as possible to ensure quality care.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

• Interviews patient and/or family to obtain medical histories and to make an accurate assessment.
• Uses a specific set of guidelines when performing patient assessments to determine how severe their condition is and how urgent their needs are, exactly what type of attention they need, which medical professionals are needed for consultations and where they should be placed in the queue for admissions.
• Assigns a triage priority based on observations and available information.
• Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols.
• Calls for crisis intervention if appropriate.
• Rooms patients, follows the initial intake process, and is available for instructions from the physician regarding the patient.
• Responds to phone calls for test results, medication refills, postop instructions, answers general questions.
• Communicates and acts as liaison with patients, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity.
• Coordinates the needs of the patient with supporting departments and assists in solving problems related to the welfare of patient and staff.
• Takes vitals, blood pressure, temperature and weight.
• Draws blood for labs as ordered by physician.
• Keeps appropriate logs regarding medications noting expiration dates.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• LPN license and certification as required by state.
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Must be able to make good professional decisions quickly despite stressful atmosphere.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• LPN graduate of an accredited nursing program required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years' related medical and critical/emergency care experience required.
• Triage experience preferred.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%