Registered Nurse (RN) Remote Triage Opportunity - NYS License Required

Trinity Health•Rensselaer, NY

1d•$36 - $48•Remote

About The Position

This is a fully remote, full-time Registered Nurse (RN) Triage opportunity at St. Peter's Health Partner's. The role involves telephone triage and requires a NYS RN license. The position is ideal for an RN with at least 5 years of experience looking for a role where career opportunities and quality of life converge. The organization offers a strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance, and career development opportunities. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and accountable for utilizing the nursing process to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential problems of individuals or groups, contributing to the St. Peter's Healthcare Services mission and achieving patient outcomes.

Requirements

HS Diploma/equivalent required
Current unencumbered NYS RN license
Basic Life Support certification
6 months previous RN experience
Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
5+ yrs RN experience

Responsibilities

Triaging & submitting medication prior authorization requests.
Screens calls and schedules appointment accordingly.
Review and update medication list to ensure accurate and complete list in electronic medical record (EMR) available for provider review and submission.
Complete referrals and tracks patients' compliance.
Review prescriptions electronically and send prescriptions to providers for review and submission.
Obtains patient consent for procedures as directed by provider.
Performs pre-visit planning and reviews quality metrics.
Retrieves telephonic clinical information from patients who call into the office.
Monitors task list and completes tasks assigned by provider in a timely manner based on urgency.
Educates patients regarding medication, testing procedures and home care techniques.
Ensure proper labeling, handling and documentation for patient specimens.
Follow up with patient regarding test results based on advice given by provider.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment.
In conjunction with other nursing colleagues, maintains the medical supply cabinet and drug cabinet.
Uses the electronic medical record to communicate effectively.
Performs quality assurance duties as assigned.
Provides a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan) to patient as requested including educational materials.
Participates in daily Patient Care huddles as appropriate.
Works cooperatively with all colleagues to ensure quality patient care at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.