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Job Title: Triage Nurse-LPN or RN
Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-time
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Medical Manager/Clinic Manager
Supervision Responsibilities: No
Essential Role: Provides professional assessment of patient\'s healthconcerns over the telephone, without the advantage of visual inspectionor face-to-face interaction in order to complement GraceMed HealthClinic, Inc.s mission of delivering primary health care services.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Utilizes communication skills, knowledge of disease processes, andnormal growth and development for all age groups in order to ascertainan accurate understanding of patients symptoms.
Determines the severity of the patients complaint; directs the caller tothe appropriate emergency services if necessary; recommends thesuggested medical follow-up based on their assessments and establishedtriage protocols, and provides health information.
Coordinates referrals with physicians, specialists and ancillaryservices on behalf of patients when needed.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to hisor her job functions.
Qualifications:
Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
Current State of Kansas licensure as an RN required.
Current CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days ofemployment).
Able to maintain appropriate licensure and certification includingmeeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is not required but ispreferred.
Experience
Experience in public health and/or critical care experience preferred
Technical Skills
Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices,procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and otherstandard office equipment.
Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work asnecessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
Able to function independently and document meticulously.
Able to provide innovative input into the development of the office andits processes.
Behavioral
Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values ofGraceMed with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.
Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be ableto professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
Able to handle stressful situations.
Work Schedule:
Normal schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm., schedulemay vary.
Working Conditions:
Medical office environment. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periodsof time. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs.) may be required.Interaction with physicians, patients and other office personnel. Mayinvolve contact with angry, upset or ill persons. May involve potentialexposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Musthave visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer. Musthave auditory acuity to handle phone calls.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, asan exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requiredof personnel so classified.
This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (May1995).