This is a Full-time position working M, T, Th, F and as needed on Saturdays. Will be required to work until 7pm on a rotation.
The Clinic Triage Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting providers to provide quality patient care. This position performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and facilitates the patient’s access to the appropriate level of care by assessing the patient’s needs over the telephone.
Essential Functions
- Provide professional nursing skills in a defined outpatient clinic setting while functioning within the limits and scope of an RN license.
- Demonstrate ability to recognize and assess emergency and non-emergency needs of patient.
- Screen and respond to patient phone calls, consulting with providers to determine medical needs and directing to the Primary Care Provider as necessary.
- Assist provider with clerical/clinical functions for patients requiring chronic disease coordination.
- Act as a patient advocate by assisting with the resolution of problems, communication of patient needs and concerns to the appropriate resources.
- Initiate written, and verbal follow up communication for each encounter.
- As directed by provider, order medications for patient, and complete medication prior authorizations.
- Promote wellness and informed decisions by providing health information and prevention concepts.
- Report results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
- Instruct patients of preparations for tests.
- Manage patient referral loop.
- Adjust INR per protocol.
- Assist provider with procedures and rooming nurse when need arises including giving medications and injections/immunizations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
- Current RN license in the State of Iowa
- Current BLS and Mandatory Reporter certifications
- Two years of experience in a clinic/physician office preferred
- Proficient use of computer
- Required to complete all annual competency training and maintain license and/or certification.
This is a Full-Time position with eligible benefits for medical, dental, vision, company paid basic employee life, basic employee AD&D, short term and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match of up to 5%, flexible spending account, accrued vacation and sick hours, and paid holidays.