Remote Triage Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Access and Care Team

American Addiction Centers•Oak Brook, IL

1d•$36 - $53•Remote

About The Position

This is a part-time (30 or 32 hours per week) remote position for a Triage Registered Nurse (RN) within the Patient Access and Care Team. The role involves utilizing the nursing process and established protocols to assess patient needs telephonically, determine the appropriate level of care, provide education, establish a plan of care, and communicate follow-up instructions. The nurse will escalate to on-call providers when necessary, prioritize patient interactions by acuity, and apply evidence-based practice. Responsibilities also include implementing strategies to reduce patient risk, assessing patient and family readiness to learn, supporting shared governance, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and engaging in professional development. The role requires effective communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration with healthcare team members. Promoting a culture of safety, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care are key aspects. The nurse must demonstrate knowledge of age-appropriate care and principles of growth and development. Accurate maintenance of electronic medical records, communication of patient status, and participation in team meetings and special projects are also required. This position is not permitted to be worked from CA, CO, CT, HI, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Associate's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nursing.
2+ years' of acute care experience, preferably within the last 4 years (ED, Urgent Care, ICU and some Med Surg will be considered).
Critical thinking skills necessary to independently determine and prioritize the needs of patients using sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of a variety of healthcare specialties, including levels of care, symptom identification and proven treatment recommendations.
Ability to incorporate past experience with established protocols.
Excellent verbal communication skills demonstrating empathy, respect, restatement, open-ended questions, active listening and diplomacy with a diverse customer population.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
Proven ability to independently organize and prioritize work, managing multiple priorities and maintaining a flexible schedule in a fast paced, dynamic customer service environment.
Excellent customer service and follow-up skills including the ability to stay calm during stressful situations.
Demonstrated proficiency as a technology user with computers, internet, desktop software packages and multiple-line telephone systems.
Ability to converse with customers/patients while researching and documenting calls on multiple systems.
Knowledge of documentation techniques for communication.
Must have functional vision, touch, speech, and hearing.
Required sitting a majority of the workday.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Must have quiet space to make and receive phone calls.

Nice To Haves

Every fourth weekend and holiday rotation.
Day hours available.
8 hour or 10 hour shifts are available for different shifts.
Ability to lift 15 lbs.

Responsibilities

Uses the nursing process and guidance of established protocols to assess the needs of the patient telephonically including the patient, guardian, or family in the conversation when necessary.
Determines most appropriate level of care needed, provides detailed education, establishes a plan of care including interventions, and communicates follow up instructions to the patient.
Escalates and collaborates with the appropriate on call provider when additional guidance is needed.
Prioritizes patient interactions by acuity and need considering all available information and resources.
Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care.
Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety.
Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary.
Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
Participates in department quality/process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the patient care experience.
Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others.
Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored.
Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
Promotes collaboration with clinicians and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient-centered care.
Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm.
Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner.
Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective action.
Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines.
Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and provide the care advice/disposition outlined in the departments policies, procedures, and protocols.
Schedules appointments with emphasis on making the appointment in correlation to the recommended end point of the protocol used.
Collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care, including procedures and medication refills.
Accurately maintains and updates the patient’s clinical records according to agency, State and Federal guidelines.
Documents all call encounters utilizing the patient’s Electronic Medical Record at the time of the call.
Communicates information relating to the patient’s physical and psychological status to the physician, Advanced Practice Clinician and/or additional members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
Provides pertinent and concise reports describing patient’s response to medical and nursing plans of care.
Participates in team meetings and works on special projects/tasks as assigned by leadership.
Participates in the ongoing development of comprehensive health information resources, system and operational efficiencies and resources.
Assists in interpreting department policies and procedures and advises staff on procedural changes.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program