VGMHC Careers-posted 3 months ago
Hillsboro, OR

The Call Center Advice Nurse (CCAN) provides clinical advice and support over the phone to patients calling our call center. The CCAN utilizes their clinical background and critical thinking skills to assess symptoms, offer guidance on self-care, and determine the appropriate level of care needed, potentially referring them to other healthcare professionals or facilities like the Emergency Department (ED). This role works collaboratively with the Call Center, but practices independently to assist patients and uses evidence-based telephone triage nursing protocols and their nursing experience and judgment to provide guidance on a wide range of care concerns. Position allows for a hybrid schedule of four (4) ten-hour days per week with remote work up to three (3) days per week, negotiated based on performance and successful completion of the 150-day probationary period and orientation. Remote work is expected during interruptions to clinic services due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Hybrid or remote work requires adequate Wi-Fi and private space to care for patients and properly store any confidential materials. Laptop and peripheral equipment will be provided.

  • Provide triage assessment over the phone utilizing the nursing process, making both independent and collaborative decisions to advise patients.
  • Utilize telephone interpretation services to meet the needs of patients where appropriate.
  • Provide high-quality customer service and a clinically appropriate and timely experience for patients calling the VGMHC Call Center.
  • Coordinate care services for follow-up with the Emergency Department (ED) and internal and external departments/clinics based on patient needs.
  • Perform patient education, including explaining to the patient the triage disposition, treatment plan, infection control, and preventative techniques.
  • Offer patients guidance on self-care, medication management, and preventative measures based on clinical protocols.
  • Identify care gaps and problem-solve with patients to schedule appropriate appointments with their care team.
  • Update on-call providers as needed on the changing needs of complex, high-risk patients.
  • Document all interactions with patients and others involved in the care of the patient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Communicate problems or concerns immediately to the supervisor to prevent delayed or inappropriate care decisions.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in professional, clinical, and system VGMHC areas.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
  • Current Oregon RN License.
  • Two (2) years’ minimum experience with telephone or in-person nurse triage required, 3-5 years of experience preferred.
  • Relevant nursing experience that utilizes the nursing process and assessment skills, in person or over the phone.
  • Strong ability to accurately elicit information, determine existing health problems and evaluate current symptoms without the advantage of a physical patient assessment.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and clinical judgment.
  • Proficiency in English, written and spoken language required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with patients and staff from a wide range of ethnic, economic, cultural, and social backgrounds.
  • Proficiency in Spanish (or another 2nd language on the VG language list) preferred.
  • Hybrid work schedule.
  • Laptop and peripheral equipment provided.
  • Supportive work environment focused on community health.
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