Phone Triage RN/LPN - Fulltime

Bridgewater Pediatrics in Bridgewater, MA is seeking a fulltime Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the RN/LPN will collaborate with our pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and clinical team to provide care to infants, children, and teens.

Responsibilities:

• Answer patient phone calls, provide telephonic triage and patient care advice
• Schedule same day sick appts as needed
• Obtain a brief history from patient or their family member, and properly log it in the patient’s electronic health record via T encounter
• Help to maximize efficiency and minimize wait times by facilitating optimal patient call flow
• Help make patients and their families feel comfortable and at ease
• Assist with general duties and special projects as needed, including help at the front desk
• Participate in continuing education offerings to enhance the care given to patients

Requirements:

• MA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or MA Registered Nurse (RN) license is required
• Experience working with children in a pediatric setting required.
• EPIC experience preferred
• Experience with telephone triage highly preferred
• Candidate must be organized, detail oriented, and a team player who works well under pressure
• Must possess a love for children and an ability to provide compassionate care

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires regularly reaching and grasping objects at, below, or above shoulders
• Lift boxes, patients, laundry etc: up to 50 lbs. Kneel/squat, walk/stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Push a wheelchair/stroller.
• Work requires regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands.
• Work requires regularly proofreading and checking documents for accuracy and inputting/retrieving words or data into or from an automated/computer system.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work every other weekend?

Experience:

• pediatric triage: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bridgewater, MA 02324 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bridgewater, MA 02324: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33