RN Primary Care Triage-Hybrid

Riverview Health•Westfield, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The RN Primary Care Triage prepares and assists physicians or advanced practice providers in examining and treating patients in a medical office. The RN assesses and triages patients, arranges diagnostic testing, administers medication, and performs diagnostic testing in the office setting. The Registered Nurse also works as part of the care team to maintain exam rooms and supplies and provide exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Previous patient care experience.
Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state of Indiana by the date of hire or transfer into the position.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
One year of previous medical office experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physician examinations by gathering assessment information, evaluating learning and education needs, providing patient and family education, measuring and recording vital signs, and documenting information accurately and promptly in patient charts.
Perform telephone triage and communicate and adjudicate physician or provider orders.
Provide legible, authenticated documentation of actions taken in the patient's medical record, as needed, accurately and promptly.
Perform phlebotomy, administer injections and immunizations, and perform other special procedures while following infection prevention, reduction, and control principles appropriate to the medical setting.
Provide follow-up care, including arranging diagnostic testing, specialist appointments, and hospital admissions.
Perform quality assurance functions and procedures necessary to meet and maintain regulatory requirements.
Work as a member of the care delivery team to maintain waiting areas, examination rooms, back-office areas, equipment, and supplies.
Attend scheduled department meetings and monitor organizational communications to remain current on information and procedures.
Perform laboratory testing in compliance with written policies and procedures that meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 requirements for testing personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.