Triage Nurse LPN - Bariatric Surgery

Best Care•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Triage Nurse provides telephone triage to support adherence to patients’ plans of care and promptly identify high-risk conditions. The role assesses, monitors, records, and reports changes in patient conditions; prioritizes patients’ needs; communicates with providers and patients; and provides patient and family education. The nurse also prepares patients and exam rooms for examinations and treatment, assists providers with tests and lab work, handles prescription inquiries and renewals, performs or assists with phlebotomy, and documents care and follow-up. The position is based at the Methodist Professional Building, 8111 Dodge St., Omaha, Nebraska. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends, holidays, or call. Applicants must be proficient in phlebotomy or willing to complete training after hire.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
At least 1 year of clinical experience.
Current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, and knowledge of medicine, including recognition of diseases, deformities, and other illnesses.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
Ability to type and enter information into a computer proficiently and quickly.
Ability to provide caring patient-care services when communicating with patients and family members.
Ability to listen critically to patients and providers and convey information effectively.
Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems and to problem-solve flexibly across daily activities.
Ability to learn and proficiently navigate computer programs containing patient information.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interactions with providers, staff, and patients.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Understanding of HIPAA.
Proficient in phlebotomy or willing to complete training upon hire.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is strongly preferred at hire; it is required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform telephone triage, prioritize patient needs, record and report patient conditions, and advise patients according to provider instructions and department protocols.
Return patient calls and messages, consult patient charts during calls, and communicate test results according to protocol.
Provide patient and family education at the provider’s direction, assess understanding, document education, and recommend community resources as appropriate.
Document labs, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms; follow up on missed appointments and procedures; and assist Health Coaches with patient lists and scheduling as directed.
Maintain clean and organized work areas, exam rooms, equipment, and supplies according to department and provider protocols.
Handle prescription renewals and inquiries, discuss questions with providers, relay information to pharmacies, and complete pharmacy requests according to protocols.
Provide age-appropriate care in accordance with Age Specific Criteria.
Complete nursing assessments, use nursing judgment to develop plans of care, assess illness severity, document calls using the SBAR format, communicate between providers and patients, and coordinate referrals to specialists.
Prepare exam rooms and equipment for patient examinations and treatment.
Prepare patients for provider examinations by reviewing medical records, weighing patients, checking vital signs, reconciling medications, and obtaining relevant information.
Assist providers by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining laboratory work as directed.
Dispense medications at a provider’s direction and instruct patients and family members on correct medication use.
Perform or assist with phlebotomy; label and handle specimens, complete requisitions, collect specimens according to procedures, and perform and document quality-control activities.
Ensure accurate order entry and complete required documentation.