Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Pain Clinic - Part time

University of Vermont Health Network•South Burlington, VT

10d•$41 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the ambulatory Pain Management clinic focuses primarily on telephone triage: managing patient calls to determine the urgency of medical concerns, the appropriate level of staff or provider response, where patients should be seen if an in-person visit is needed, and the timing of appointment scheduling. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care and uses critical-thinking skills to assess patient needs and determine the right place, time, and next step for care. The position is based at UVMMC, 62 Tilley Drive, South Burlington, Vermont. It is a part-time bargaining union position with 20 standard hours per week (40 biweekly scheduled hours). The shift is variable, with a listed primary shift of 7:45 AM–4:15 AM. Weekend work and on-call duties are not required. On-site parking is offered.

Responsibilities

Manage patient calls through telephone triage.
Assess the urgency of medical issues and determine the appropriate level of staff or provider response.
Determine the appropriate location for patients who need to be seen.
Determine the timing of appointment scheduling.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care.
Use critical-thinking skills to assess patient needs and identify the appropriate next step for care.