Men's Health Triage

Urology of Indiana LLC•Carmel, IN

About The Position

The Triage Nurse provides patients with medical instruction and professional education regarding urological issues, specifically men's health. Under the supervision of a licensed physician, the nurse assists in determining the urgency of care needed. The role requires strong organization, the ability to manage multiple tasks and varied responsibilities efficiently, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team while treating callers with respect and consideration. The position operates in a professional office environment and involves routine use of standard office equipment. Travel is primarily local during the business day, though some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Physical duties include frequently standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing. The employee frequently lifts or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions. U.S. Urology Partners describes a culture guided by compassion, collaboration, respect, and accountability. Its benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, HSA/FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program, and more. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Thorough knowledge of computer information systems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work efficiently, and function independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reschedule, cancel, and confirm patient appointments.
Call in prescriptions and authorizations for patients.
Communicate accurate post-operative instructions to patients and/or caregivers.
Obtain x-ray results and schedule x-rays, CTs, ultrasounds, and scans; serve as a backup to the testing scheduler.
Determine the urgency of medical issues and provide instruction when familiar with the patient's condition and situation.
Obtain authorizations for x-rays or instruct the scheduler to do so.
Verify new patient information and complete missing information in patient charts.
Explain procedures, medications, and instructions clearly to patients.
Answer phone lines for other nurses and direct questions to the appropriate nurse or physician.
Assist nurses on the floor and perform other duties as assigned.