Triage Nurse

GraceMed Health Clinic • Wichita, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional assessment of patient's health concerns over the telephone, without the advantage of visual inspection or face-to-face interaction in order to complement GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.’s mission of delivering primary health care services.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current State of Kansas licensure as an RN required.
• Current CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Able to maintain appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work as necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
• Able to function independently and document meticulously.
• Able to provide innovative input into the development of the office and its processes.
• Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values of GraceMed with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.
• Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
• Able to handle stressful situations.
• Medical office environment.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs.) may be required.
• Interaction with physicians, patients and other office personnel.
• May involve contact with angry, upset or ill persons.
• May involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances.
• Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer.
• Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred
• Experience in public health and/or critical care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilizes communication skills, knowledge of disease processes, and normal growth and development for all age groups in order to ascertain an accurate understanding of patient’s symptoms.
• Determines the severity of the patient’s complaint; directs the caller to the appropriate emergency services if necessary; recommends the suggested medical follow-up based on their assessments and established triage protocols, and provides health information.
• Coordinates referrals with physicians, specialists and ancillary services on behalf of patients when needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his or her job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees