Triage Nurse Registered Nurse Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
About The Position
Act as customer service agent and point of contact for patient clinical inquiries and needs by answering patient telephone calls, ascertaining the problem or question, assessing the degree of urgency and following through to provide a response. Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required.
- Three years of hospital nursing experience RN or prior triage experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the practical nursing principles and skills needed to provide quality patient care and treatment including medications effects on patients.
- Knowledge of physician office procedures, medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT coding guidelines.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions of the physician.
- Must be able to react calmly and effectively during emergency situations.
- Must have the ability to identify and analyze problems, prioritize, make confident quick decisions and recommend effective care solutions per protocol.
- Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
- Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
Nice To Haves
- prior triage experience preferred.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
