Remote Triage RN - Clinical Contact Center/ Part-time/ Rotating /Must reside in IL/ IN/ IA/ WI/ OH/

Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description The Triage RN, Access reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Triage RN, Access provides clinically expert virtual triage service. In their role, the triage nurses serve as a liaison between the patient and their physician by assessing the presenting problem or chief complaint, utilizing targeted evidence based triage protocols to identify acuity and develop appropriate care advice and next-step recommendations. Responsibilities: • Triage nurses must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to function as part of a highly effective team that consistently puts Patients First. • Establish positive first impressions with patients and customers, establishing a role as patient advocate • Triage all incoming telephone calls and electronic messages, prioritizing and resolving, involving the provider as appropriate, successfully completing the communication cycle. • Incorporates critical thinking to develop, implement and update an individualized plan of care based on identified patient care and learning and needs • Asks key questions to gain insight into the patient’s clinical condition and able to adjust approach as needed to get necessarily information • Document all communications in the electronic medical record • Schedules patient for visit with provider as appropriate based upon protocols • Follows triage protocols in place for the department • Assist in scheduling appointments for patients with providers within NM. • Assist in orientation of new staff members. • Assist in specific process improvement projects • Participates in departmental quality improvement activities • Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur Qualifications Required: • Graduate of accredited RN program • 2 years of ambulatory care experience • Registered Nurse License issued by State of Illinois • Current AHA BLS Provider certification Preferred: • BSN • Specialty certification upon eligibility Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. Original job Remote Triage RN - Clinical Contact Center/ Part-time/ Rotating /Must reside in IL/ IN/ IA/ WI/ OH/ posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job