Ambulatory Nurse Triage, OHMG Access Center - Downtown Orlando

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Orlando Health Medical Group is a large physician group with over 200 practices and 1,200 physicians across more than 55 specialties. As part of the Orlando Health system, it serves patients throughout the southeastern United States. The system comprises award-winning hospitals, ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and outpatient facilities. With over 27,000 team members, Orlando Health is committed to providing professional and compassionate care, honoring a legacy of over 100 years. They offer comprehensive benefits, including FREE career-growing education programs and well-being services, starting on day one. Orlando Health emphasizes flexibility and aims to be the best place to work, offering competitive pay and a robust benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Maintains current RN license in the State of Florida.
Maintains current BLS certifications.
Three (3) years of clinical experience in area of specialty or five (5) years of clinical experience when covering multiple specialties/service lines.
Previous experience working with EPIC EMR required.

Responsibilities

Triages and provides thorough and sounds assessments of incoming urgent and non-emergent patient calls with acute symptoms, acting as an extension of the provider.
Communicates and coordinates with the specialty and/or providers, or whom he/she designates, on patient care as needed.
Provides guidance and instruction on acute intervention of stable and unstable patients over the phone using the nursing process.
Develops, coordinates implementation of, and evaluates a plan of care for each call presented using Schmitt-Thompson protocols.
Documents all call inquiries according to Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Demonstrates the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to provide developmental, cultural, and age-appropriate care.
Able to navigate in a fast-paced environment utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize caller reassurance.
Demonstrates proficiency in multiple technology programs used by Orlando Health.
Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills with office staff, nurses, providers, contact center team, and leaders.
Proficiencies in recognizing a change in patient status and need to escalate care. Coordinates with provider or nurse leader as needed.
Assists with scheduling patients in a same day/next day appointment spot when indicated by disposition and level of care indicated.
Adheres to the standards required in the role in regard to break times and phone time as well as weekend and holiday requirements.
Provides patient services with the ultimate goal of providing the highest level of quality care and customer service.
Refills prescriptions following Orlando Health policy and provider requirements.
Communicates the plan of care clearly to the patient and ensures the patient fully understands prior to ending the call.
Enrolls or updates patient MyChart information, if needed, each call.
Maintains punctual attendance as in accordance with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Serves as a patient advocate while using available resources to help formulate ethical decisions for positive patient outcomes.
Acts as a professional role model for orientees while being flexible to meet the needs of a training schedule.
Works independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Performs other administrative tasks as assigned.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Utilizes appropriate support, expert resources, or personnel to resolve complex or difficult situations.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize demands to meet patient service standards and deadlines.
Ability to effectively handle stressful situations professionally and calmly with exceptional customer service skills.
Strong patient service skills including, but not limited to, listening, understanding, and responding in a calm and easy to understand manner.
Attends required meetings and contributes on committees and projects as requested.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional license(s) and affiliation(s).

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Car Insurance
Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt