What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Triage Nurse position at York General?
Join a team where your clinical judgment, communication skills, and compassion make an immediate impact.
York General’s Family Medicine Clinic is seeking a dedicated Triage Nurse to support patients and providers through expert phone triage, timely follow-up, and efficient coordination of care. If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoy helping patients feel informed, supported, and cared for—this role is for you.
Job Title: York General Family Medicine Triage Nurse (RN or LPN) - Full Time (FT) and Part Time (PT)
Department: YGFM Nursing
Reports to: YGFM Director of Nursing
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Day Shift: Primarily Monday–Friday with occasional Saturday coverage
- Award-Winning Culture: Named Modern Healthcare’s Best Place to Work for 12 years in a row — because we put people first!
- Purpose-Driven Impact: Be a trusted voice for patients—providing answers, reassurance, and guidance when they need it most.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: We invest in your well-being — at work and beyond.
What You'll Do:
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Provide medical advice over the phone, assessing patient needs and determining appropriate next steps.
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Triage and prioritize calls from patients, hospitals, and other providers.
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Follow up on critical labs, pathology results, and imaging, ensuring timely communication to providers and patients.
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Conduct walk-in patient assessments and determine urgency of care needs.
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Manage and respond to patient messages, including questions, concerns, and care instructions.
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Communicate results, plans of care, and provider recommendations clearly and compassionately.
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Make appointments and coordinate referrals as needed while triaging.
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Provide backup support for medication refills and assist with floor nursing when required.
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Document all patient interactions accurately in the EMR.
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Contribute to positive patient experiences through service recovery when necessary.
Who We're Looking For:
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A Nebraska-licensed LPN or RN with at least 1 year of experience in a clinic, inpatient, or home health setting preferred.
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A strong communicator who can read, interpret, and explain medical information with clarity and confidence.
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A problem-solver with excellent clinical reasoning and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
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Compassionate, patient-centered, and able to adjust to a fast-paced environment.
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Comfortable working independently and navigating an EMR.
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Flexible and dependable, with a team-first mindset.