Triage Registered Nurse (RN) - Winthrop Family Medicine

MaineGeneral Health•Winthrop, ME

6h•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families, and our communities. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Triage Registered Nurse (RN) to join our busy Winthrop Family Medicine practice. This position is perfect for a nurse who enjoys assessing patient needs over the phone and evaluating the needs of the patient. This position also allows the nurse to provide education to the patient and/or family. This position is 40 hours per week, with a weekday schedule.

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion
1 year of RN experience preferred
Previous practice experience, helpful
Strong assessment skills, especially over the phone
Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills
Proven and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergency situations

Responsibilities

Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Evaluates the learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Triage calls from patients/caregivers requesting assistance.
Provides advice, referrals, and patient education.
For symptomatic patients determines the necessity and type of care needed and advise the caller regarding appropriate care.
Performs administrative duties to coordinate patient care, including data collection, answering phones, scheduling tests/procedures and appointments, calling in prescriptions, determining insurance coverage, and billing and receiving payments.