Registered Nurse - Triage

ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC•Omaha, NE

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works under the general supervision of the Triage Nurse Manager and is responsible for nursing practices, policies, and procedures at OneWorld Community Health Centers. The role provides nursing care within the Registered Nurse scope of practice and may include directing supervised staff, such as Health Assistants and Medical Assistants. The position is described as fully remote with work from home, while also noting that the RN works primarily onsite at the Quick Sick clinic in the Triage RN role and may float to other organizational locations. The RN assists providers with healthcare activities, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and medication administration as needed. The role also supports medication refills, patient instructions, appointments, patient requests and questions, provider follow-up directives, paperwork, and phone and walk-in triage. The RN determines patient disposition using established triage protocols and works with interdisciplinary teams to identify appropriate follow-up for triaged patients. Participation in professional continuing education required for licensure is expected. Duties may evolve, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing degree (ASN) from an accredited school.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in Nebraska, or eligibility for licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office products.
Proficiency in both English and Spanish.
Ability to relate with warmth and empathy to OneWorld patients and staff.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
For remote work, access to a home computer, phone, and high-speed internet.
Reliable transportation for floating to other organizational locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN).
One year or more of nursing experience.
Experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care within the Registered Nurse scope of practice.
Direct the activities of supervised staff, including Health Assistants and Medical Assistants, when required.
Develop, maintain, implement, and monitor nursing practices at OneWorld.
Assist providers with healthcare activities, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and medication administration as necessary.
Assist with medication refills and provide instructions to patients.
Make appointments and relay patients’ requests and questions to the appropriate provider.
Follow up on provider directives and assist with completing paperwork.
Provide phone and walk-in triage and determine patient disposition based on established triage protocols.
Work with interdisciplinary teams to determine appropriate follow-up for triaged patients.
Participate in professional continuing education as required for licensure.
Float to other locations within the organization as needed.