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Phone Triage Registered Nurse

Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists P.C.

Davenport, IA | Full Time

$71k-88k (estimate)

1 Month Ago

Phone Triage Registered Nurse

$71k-88k (estimate)

Full Time 1 Month Ago

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists P.C. is Hiring a Phone Triage Registered Nurse Near Davenport, IA

Title: Phone Triage - Registered Nurse

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Clinical Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: This individual will provide high quality nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The Triage Nurse will provide professional nursing assessments, prioritize treatments according to the urgency of need, and initiate medical care to patients arriving at the clinic.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

Perform routine procedures (obtain vitals, administer injections, etc.) in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice, and document in patient’s chart
Interviews patient (if possible) and/or family to obtain medical histories and to make an accurate assessment.
Assigns a triage priority based on observations and available information.
Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols.
Calls for crisis intervention if appropriate.
Communicates and acts as liaison with patients, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity.
Charts concisely, descriptively, and legibly indicating patient’s progress or lack of progress.
Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
Maintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures
Attend required meetings and participate in committees and professional development as required.
Maintain patient confidentiality
Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods
Maintain knowledge of and complies with established policies and procedures, including OSHA.
Work toward continuous quality improvement
Stay current with changing technology, including software and industry specific programs
Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor Degree in Nursing preferred, Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Must be a Registered Nurse with a current state license
OBGYN triage experience preferred
One to two years related experience and/or training
Knowledge in the operation of computers, Microsoft office and email

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current State RN Licensure
CPR/First Aid Instructor – Preferred
Drivers license and acceptable driving record

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing – Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Walking – Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Sitting – Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Use of hands to finger, handle or feel – Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Reaching with hands and arms – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
Climbing or balancing – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
Talking or hearing – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Tasting or smelling – Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Travel- Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
Weight lifted/Force exerted – An average of approximately up to 10 pounds greater than 2/3, up to 25 pounds 1/3-2/3 and up 40 pounds less than 1/3, of on-the-job time, non-continuously
Vision – must have clear vision near and far, with or without corrective measures

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Environmental – Exposure to biohazardous conditions 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time

Noise – Moderate to Loud (i.e. typical medical practice noise – patients, computers, printers, phones, fax machines, etc.)