RN Ambulatory, Triage - Foot & Ankle Clinic
About The Position
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. We have 5 Foot & Ankle surgeons in our clinic, along with a nurse practitioner. Our providers are a joy to work with and we enjoy a positive work environment. We have great teamwork within our clinic. The Registered Nurse in our clinic would have a primary role of Triage nursing alongside our current triage RN. However this RN would also be trained in PRP procedures, nurse visits, and training within our clinic if that need would arise. One on one cast and splint training would be provided as well. This position can either be a 0.9 or 1.0 position. This position allows for variety and many opportunities to learn new skills. Answers patient inquiries over the telephone, assessing the severity of the patient's symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms. Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians. Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care. Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients' healthcare information is updated on time. Role does answer inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department. Educate patients based on calls that come in.
Requirements
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside.
- Within first 30 days of employment, all requirements to obtain license needed for role is completed.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
- One year of healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Answers patient inquiries over the telephone, assessing the severity of the patient's symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms.
- Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians.
- Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care.
- Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients' healthcare information is updated on time.
- Answers inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department.
- Educate patients based on calls that come in.
- Triage nursing
- Trained in PRP procedures
- Nurse visits
- Training within our clinic
- One on one cast and splint training
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus available for eligible candidates!!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
