Telephone Triage Nurse; Remote

Position: Telephone Triage Nurse (Remote)
THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION

Part Time/Contract Position

DUTIES:

-Assess patient health problems over the phone and via secure video

-Schedule appointments and refer patients

-Advise and monitor simple home treatment interventions

-Instruct patients in self evaluation

-Use Schmitt/Thompson protocols to assess patients

REQUIREMENTS:

-At least 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse; preferably in the ICU, ED, Mother/Baby unit, Peds, Home Health & Hospice

-Excellent critical thinking skills

-Compassionate, caring attitude

-Expertise and experience in disease management, coaching, crisis intervention

-Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)

- Highspeed Internet (DSL or Cable)

-Laptop, PC or MAC

-Dedicated work space

-Flexibility with scheduling i.e. ability to work every other weekend and some holidays

Requirements

Compact RN license

3-4 Years of experience in Peds, OB, ICU, Med-Surg, Hospice, Home Health, Occupational Health

Prefer experience with Schmitt-Thompson Pediatric and Adult protocols

Comfortable working with EHR, Word, Excel, and other programs required for position