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Triage Registered Nurse

HealthWorks Medical
Paducah, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026

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Triage Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Summary

The Triage Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing safe, timely, and effective telephone triage services to patients. This position serves as a clinical resource by assessing patient symptoms over the phone, determining the appropriate level of care, coordinating with providers, and ensuring accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR). In addition to telephone triage, the RN will assist with Chronic Care Management (CCM), Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), and Emergency Room (ER) and hospital discharge follow-up to promote continuity of care and improve patient outcomes. This is primarily a desk-based position requiring strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor triage phone queues throughout the day.
  • Process prescription refill requests.
  • Respond to patient portal messages as assigned.
  • Complete CCM/RPM patient outreach and documentation.
  • Review daily ER and hospital discharge reports.
  • Perform discharge follow-up calls and coordinate post-discharge appointments.
  • Communicate provider recommendations to patients.
  • Coordinate same-day appointments when clinically appropriate.
  • Follow up on outstanding patient concerns until resolution.

At HealthWorks Family Medicine, we're dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for every patient who walks through our doors. We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional employees, and we're committed to creating a workplace where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on your community.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • ❀️ Make a difference in patients' lives every day
  • πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Work alongside a supportive, collaborative healthcare team
  • 🌱 Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • ⭐ A positive workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, and compassion

Outstanding Benefits

  • 🩺 Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • πŸ’° 401(k) with Employer Match & Profit Sharing
  • 🌴 Paid Vacation & Sick Time
  • πŸ‘• Uniform Allowance
  • πŸ’ͺ Gym Membership
  • πŸ₯ Employee Clinic Access
  • πŸ“š Professional Development Opportunities
Qualifications:

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Required Qualifications

  • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
  • Previous experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, emergency department, urgent care, ambulatory care, or telephone triage preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently.
  • Telephone triage experience.
  • Ambulatory care or primary care nursing experience.
  • Experience with Chronic Care Management (CCM), Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), or Transitional Care Management (TCM).

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