Triage Nurse - Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! with Limited Hybrid Option

ROCKFORD GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES LTD•Rockford, IL

52d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The Triage Nurse serves as a clinical resource for patients, providers, and care teams by assessing patient concerns, coordinating care, and facilitating timely clinical interventions. Within established protocols and provider direction, the nurse evaluates symptoms and needs, prioritizes care, provides patient education, manages follow-up activities, and assists with care coordination to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes. The role is a liaison between patients, providers, caregivers, and external healthcare organizations, supporting continuity of care through effective communication, clinical judgment, and timely responses to patient needs. Compensation typically starts between $30.21 and $38.00 per hour, depending on experience, certifications, clinical competencies, and qualifications. The full pay range is $30.21–$42.29 per hour, with opportunities for growth based on performance, tenure, and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Good attendance.
Position requires full range of motion, frequent standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods; visual and hearing activity.
Work involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring universal precautions and/or protective equipment, and potential exposure to hazardous materials such as patient body fluids and disinfectant chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Experience in GI endoscopy is preferred.
Membership in a GI specialty or other local, state, or national professional society is encouraged.
Organizational skills and attention to detail are highly recommended.
Good listening skills.

Responsibilities

Review patient histories and documents to make accurate assessments, including assessing nursing home patient history.
Complete nursing assessments and identify and document patient problems.
Check insurance with scheduling or patient accounts to determine where procedures can be performed.
Check medications and follow-ups according to protocol.
Review and obtain advance directives and obtain copies of medical device cards.
Assign triage priorities to patient concerns based on available information.
Initiate diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols.
Act as a liaison among patients, families, and health professionals.
Coordinate patient needs with supporting departments.
Chart concisely and descriptively to indicate patient progress or lack of progress.
Manage prescription refills according to protocol and follow direction on the recall system.
Call for or look up test results and notify patients of results in a timely manner.
Set up laboratory appointments and schedule testing at outside facilities.
Provide appropriate patient education and follow protocols for disease processes.
Follow up on resources for patients and disease processes and keep the physician informed.
Address patient phone inquiries in a timely manner.
Complete physicians’ orders according to protocols and assist with patient referrals.
Maintain professional knowledge by attending mandatory and regular in-services.
Demonstrate respect for and understanding of the confidentiality of patients, staff, and others.
Demonstrate courteous, cooperative behavior and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Participate actively in the Quality Assessment program and cooperate with other departments to coordinate patient care.
Precept new employees and assist in implementing unit changes.
Adapt to changes in assignments and workload as required by staffing changes and patient volumes.
Cooperate with the Clinic Supervisor to assure adequate staffing and keep the supervisor informed of personnel problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Company-paid life insurance with $50,000 coverage.
Company-paid premiums for short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary supplemental insurance options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
120 hours of annual leave for full-time hires during years 1–2.
Eight paid holidays.
401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan.
Professional development and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
Up to $4,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time hires; paid 50% after six months of continuous employment and 50% after one year of continuous employment.
No nights or weekends.