RN Triage - Physical Medicine & Rehab - Days

Nevada System of Higher Education•Friendship, WI

10d•$34 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Position Highlights: Position: RN Triage – Physical Medicine and Rehab Location: 1200 S York, Elmhurst, IL Full time 40 hours Hours: M-F start varies, 7a-7:30,8a- 8 hour or 9 hour days one closing day as needed Required Travel: Yes ( Addison, Lombard, Oak Park and Woodridge) What you will do: Reviews patient voicemails and talks directly to patients on the telephone or via Mychart and directs patients to appropriate level of care (emergency department, urgent care centers, physician office) per protocol or provides appropriate home medical advice. Conducts patient telephone assessment utilizing nursing skills to determine problems, intervening according to the patients need and gives instructions to patient/caregiver. Evaluates patient’s and caregiver’s understanding of instructions using teach-back methodology and conveys related information and issues to appropriate clinical staff by telephone or by utilizing the EMR. Sends patients with high-risk chief complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, or severe headaches, signs and symptoms of stroke to emergency department immediately, Arranges appointments for patients who do not need to go to emergency department but need to see a physician. Escorts patients to examination rooms, obtains and electronically records vital signs, reason for visit and other patient data. Makes patient comfortable while waiting for provider. Prepares patient for exam and/or procedure. Sets up room with necessary equipment. Performs all immunizations and assists with diagnostic and other in office procedures (i.e., colposcopy, LEEP, ESSURE, ablation, lab tests, venipuncture, specimen collection, etc.).

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Science Preferred
1 Year of telephone triage experience preferred, preferably in medical practice setting.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure Required
American Red Cross CPR BLS- American Red Cross Current CPR Certification OR American Heart Association Required

Responsibilities

Reviews patient voicemails and talks directly to patients on the telephone or via Mychart and directs patients to appropriate level of care (emergency department, urgent care centers, physician office) per protocol or provides appropriate home medical advice.
Conducts patient telephone assessment utilizing nursing skills to determine problems, intervening according to the patients need and gives instructions to patient/caregiver.
Evaluates patient’s and caregiver’s understanding of instructions using teach-back methodology and conveys related information and issues to appropriate clinical staff by telephone or by utilizing the EMR.
Sends patients with high-risk chief complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, or severe headaches, signs and symptoms of stroke to emergency department immediately
Arranges appointments for patients who do not need to go to emergency department but need to see a physician.
Escorts patients to examination rooms, obtains and electronically records vital signs, reason for visit and other patient data.
Makes patient comfortable while waiting for provider.
Prepares patient for exam and/or procedure.
Sets up room with necessary equipment.
Performs all immunizations and assists with diagnostic and other in office procedures (i.e., colposcopy, LEEP, ESSURE, ablation, lab tests, venipuncture, specimen collection, etc.).