Registered Nurse (RN), instED Clinical Response Unit - Oregon ONLY

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About The Position

Job Summary: instED provides patient-centered, high-quality acute care in place to adults with complex medical needs. The RN, instED Clinical Resource Center, will provide telephonic triage services to a diverse population to ensure referrals are clinically appropriate. In addition, the RN will track lab results and respond to clinical questions related to referrals and services. The instED RN will engage with patients, clinicians, and care partners who call with urgent clinical needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
One (1) year of experience triaging adults who are acutely ill or injured required
Five (5) years of relevant experience as a registered nurse required
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and ability to obtain active licensure in states instED is operational required
Must be willing to obtain a Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license immediately upon hire, and other state licenses, as needed required
Experience excelling in a fast-paced healthcare delivery environment
Strong telephonic triage skills demonstrating sound clinical judgment
Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing workflows while maintaining a positive attitude
Ability and desire to work effectively with a diverse patient population including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, disability, veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency
Ability to clearly communicate verbally with demonstrated success de-escalating callers who are upset, and always providing high-quality customer service
Willingness to learn best practices in delivering home-based and telehealth care
Ability to document detailed and clearly understood triage notes utilizing best nursing practices
Experience working collaboratively as a team-player

Nice To Haves

Experience in urgent care or emergency department preferred
Experience delivering care in a patient's home preferred
Call center/telephonic triage experience preferred
Quality and process improvement experience preferred
Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, compassionate, timely telephonic nurse triage care for adults with complex medical histories.
Utilize excellent clinical judgment to prioritize referrals based on acuity and other factors, in accordance with instED policies and procedures.
Identify emergent situations and facilitate referrals to the emergency department when clinically indicated.
Provide appropriate clinical advice and teaching.
Review lab results and track all labs ordered to ensure every lab is resulted and patients are notified appropriately, collaborating with instED physicians and nurse practitioners as needed.
Communicate with patients to provide education and instructions regarding any recommended follow-up care.
Complete accurate and appropriate documentation in real-time.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities in to improve care delivery and patient experience.
Participate in the development and design of the instED Now platform offering feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Perform any other job related duties as requested.