Registered Nurse (RN), Triage, Part-time, Remote

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

81d • $34 - $52

About The Position

The position is a part-time nursing role that requires the candidate to have at least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 4 years. The job involves telephonic patient assessments, determining care levels, and collaborating with healthcare providers. The nurse will work either 3 (10-hour) shifts or 4 (8-hour) shifts, with day and evening hours available. The role requires working every third weekend and holiday rotation. Remote work is not permitted from certain states due to complex requirements.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Associate's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nursing.
• Typically requires 2+ years of acute care experience, preferably within the last 4 years.

Nice To Haves

• Critical thinking skills necessary to independently determine and prioritize patient needs.
• Knowledge of a variety of healthcare specialties, including levels of care and symptom identification.
• Excellent verbal communication skills demonstrating empathy and active listening.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with patients and staff.
• Proven ability to independently organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency as a technology user with computers and multiple-line telephone systems.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process and established protocols to assess patient needs telephonically.
• Determines the most appropriate level of care needed and provides detailed education.
• Establishes a plan of care including interventions and communicates follow-up instructions.
• Escalates and collaborates with the appropriate on-call provider when additional guidance is needed.
• Prioritizes patient interactions by acuity and need.
• Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety.
• Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary.
• Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Participates in department quality/process improvement initiatives.
• Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
• Promotes collaboration with clinicians and other healthcare team members.
• Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner.
• Participates as an effective member of the patient care team.
• Schedules appointments in correlation to the recommended end point of the protocol.
• Maintains and updates the patient’s clinical records according to guidelines.
• Documents all call encounters utilizing the patient’s Electronic Medical Record.
• Communicates information relating to the patient’s status to the healthcare team.
• Participates in team meetings and works on special projects/tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees