RN or LPN - Urology Clinic (Part Time)
About The Position
The RN or LPN provides telephone triage for a fast-paced Urology clinic. The role answers patient inquiries, assesses the severity of symptoms and medical needs using triage algorithms, and educates patients based on incoming calls. It guides patients to the appropriate level of care and schedules appointments with healthcare providers, facilities, or physicians. The role documents information provided during triage in health record systems, records health conditions for follow-up care, maintains and develops triage protocols, and ensures patient healthcare information is updated on time. Inquiries may be handled through different technologies, depending on the department. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week, with a day shift. The department's stated hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The RN wage range is $29.50 to $44.50; the LPN wage range is $21.00 to $29.50. Experience is credited to the wage range.
Requirements
- Currently hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing practice occurs, and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- For telephone nursing practice, hold licensure in the states where the patients being served reside.
- Complete all requirements to obtain the license needed for the role within the first 30 days of employment.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program is preferred, including programs accredited by AACN, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.
- A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
- One year of healthcare experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Answer patient inquiries by telephone and assess symptom severity and medical needs according to triage algorithms.
- Guide patients to the appropriate level of care.
- Schedule patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers, facilities, or physicians.
- Document information provided during triage in health record systems.
- Record patient health conditions for follow-up care.
- Maintain and develop triage protocols.
- Ensure patients' healthcare information is updated on time.
- Educate patients based on incoming calls.
- Handle inquiries through the technologies used by the department.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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