Triage Nurse - Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus!* Limited Hybrid Option at ROCKFORD GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES LTD

Rockford, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

87963.2

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Triage Priority Assignment, Nursing Documentation, Patient Education, Care Coordination, Prescription Refill Management, Medical Device Card Management, Insurance Verification, Clinical Charting, Patient Referrals, BCLS Certification, GI Endoscopy

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description *Bonus potential for full-time employment only. Pay Range Min: $62,836.80 Mid: $75,400.00 Max: $87,963.20 General duties and responsibilities: Reviews patient’s history and documents to make an accurate assessment. Completes nursing assessment, identifying, and documenting patient problems. Assesses nursing home patient history Check insurance with scheduling/patient accounts to where procedure can be done Check medications and follow-ups per protocol Review and obtain Advance Directives Obtain copies of medical device cards Assigns a triage priority to patients concerns based on available information Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols Acts as a liaison with patients, family and health professionals Coordinates the needs of the patient with supporting departments Charts concisely, descriptively to indicate patients progress or lack of progress Manages prescription refills per protocol Follow direction on Recall system Calls for or looks up test results, notifies patients of results in timely manner Sets up lab appointments Provides appropriate patient education as necessary Follows protocols for disease process Follows up on resources for patient and disease processes. Keeps physician informed Address patient phone inquiries – responds in timely manner Completes physicians’ orders per protocols Schedules testing at outside facilities Professional education – maintains knowledge base by attending mandatory and regular in-services Assists with patient referrals Demonstrates respect and understanding of confidentiality for patients, staff and others Other duties as assigned Guest Relations: Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior in work setting; maintains good interpersonal relationships Actively participates in the Quality Assessment program Cooperates with other departments for coordinating patient care Precepts new employees Assists in implementing unit changes Adapts in changes in assignments and workload as necessitated by staffing changes and patient volumes Cooperates with Clinic Supervisor to assure adequate staffing Keeps Clinic Supervisor informed of personnel problems Requirements Qualifications: Graduate of accredited school of nursing Current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience in GI endoscopy preferred. Member in GI specialty or other local, state or national professional societies encouraged. Organizational skills and attention to detail highly recommended Good listening skills Must have good attendance Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification Essential Physical Demands: Position requires full range of motion, frequent, standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time Requires visual and hearing activity WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of universal precautions and/ or protective equipment. Knowledgeable of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., patient body fluids and disinfectant chemicals).

Responsibilities

The Triage Nurse is responsible for assessing patient history, assigning triage priorities, and coordinating care between patients, families, and health professionals. Key duties include managing prescription refills, scheduling tests, and providing patient education according to established protocols.