Triage Nurse at Delaware Valley Community Health

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Triage, Patient Assessment, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Critical Thinking, Clinical Communication, Patient Education, Medication Adherence, Emergency Care, Primary Care, Ambulatory Care, Spanish Bilingualism, CPR

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Triage Nurse Maria de los Santos Health Center - Philadelphia, PA Full-Time / Monday - Friday / No weekends! Who We Are For over 55 years, Delaware Valley Community Health has been driven by our mission to serve the underserved population of Greater Philadelphia. We feel there is no greater cause than helping those in need, and we welcome all who share in our beliefs to consider joining us. At DVCH, there’s a lot of humanity in our workplace. We support each other in a friendly, dynamic, and diverse environment and treat each other like family. The work is often challenging but it’s always rewarding. We are committed to giving our people every opportunity to succeed. We believe that investing in our employees is the right thing to do by providing quality benefits and continuous learning opportunities to enhance the professional and personal lives of our team members. If you are eager to realize your true potential while helping those in need, we invite you to explore a career with purpose, and join our family at Delaware Valley Community Health. Build a Career with Purpose We are seeking a Triage Nurse to join our Clinical Team at our busy multi-cultural ambulatory care centers and help provide the most efficient quality clinical care to our patients. This position is responsible for assessing patients and establishing the level of care that they require both virtually (chat, video, telephone) and in-person to the patient population of Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc in a safe and timely manner. Care can range from urgent/episodic to scheduled, preventative care and chronic disease management. Why Join DVCH? Outstanding Benefits We offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our field, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance HSA & FSA options 401(k) with employer match and additional contributions Employer-paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement Generous paid time off Continuous Medical Education Stipend Loan Repayment Assistance Program Work-Life Balance Monday–Friday schedule No weekend clinic hours Supportive and collaborative work environment Stability & Growth As a well-established and growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), DVCH offers long-term career stability and opportunities for advancement in a mission-driven organization. What You'll Do Interviews/triages patients and or family to determine the need for medical attention. Collects and interprets patient data in consultation with a provider regarding appropriate management and treatment for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up of a previously diagnosed condition. Records all patient data in patient electronic health record (EHR) after each encounter. Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols Provides health counselling and instructions regarding common patient problems. Works with Clinical Pharmacist in supporting patient education regarding medications and adherence to medications and appointments. Requirements What We’re Looking For? Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required. Current PA license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN). CPR Certification required. Preferred experience is medical/surgical and/or experience in critical or emergency care with specialized triage training. Preferred experience in primary care, urgent care, emergency care, and/or ambulatory care. Demonstrated strong critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple in bound calls/multiple phone lines. Demonstrated use of technology as a platform for patient care and connected clinical devices. Must be able to present a positive and enthusiastic demeanor while directly working with patients and staff. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. DVCH is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer. For more information about DVCH and its services, visit us online at www.dvch.org.

Responsibilities

The Triage Nurse is responsible for assessing patients virtually and in-person to determine the necessary level of care. Key duties include collecting patient data, recording encounters in the EHR, and providing health counseling and medication education.