Role Description
The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role as a physician extender within a remote healthcare team. In this position, the RN supports providers by efficiently managing Electronic Health Records (EHR), responding to patient inquiries, and delivering timely clinical guidance to promote high-quality patient care.
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Respond to calls for a multi-state nurse triage telephone service.
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Manage inbound and outbound patient communications.
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Assess and triage patient needs.
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Conduct follow-up outreach.
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Facilitate effective communication between patients and healthcare professionals.
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Contribute directly to improved patient outcomes and overall team effectiveness.
Qualifications
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Associateโs or Bachelorโs Degree in Nursing.
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Minimum of 2โ4 years of full-time clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in areas such as Emergency Room/Urgent Care, Adult or Pediatric Care, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Ambulatory Care, Home Health, or ICU.
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Prior telephone triage experience using electronic triage systems and experience with at least two different Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms.
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Active, unencumbered Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) license required. Additional non-compact state licensure is considered an asset.
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Candidates must be willing to obtain additional state licenses as requested by the company.
Requirements
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Track and respond to calls for a multi-state nurse triage telephone service.
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Utilize Schmitt-Thompson telephone triage protocols to accurately document patient interactions.
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Provide clinical assessments based on established protocols.
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Perform administrative and clinical support tasks, including medication prescription refills and notifying providers of critical results.
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Facilitate referrals and collaborate on prior authorization requests.
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Participate in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) programs.
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Screen and qualify patients for clinical trials.
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Perform additional duties as assigned to support the healthcare team.
Benefits
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Ability to work remotely from a private, HIPAA-compliant home workspace.
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Reliable broadband internet access.
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Ability to participate in staff meetings via telephone or video.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to sit for extended periods while speaking and actively listening without visual contact with patients.
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Occasional standing and use of hands for operating office equipment.
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Ability to hear within normal range and comfortably wear a headset or earpiece.
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Adequate visual acuity to read computer screens, scripts, and forms.
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Ability to house company-provided equipment necessary for job performance.
Work Environment
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
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Demonstrated capability to maintain professional relationships with diverse personalities.
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Flexibility and adaptability to change, with effective stress-management skills.
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May require occasional overtime or adjusted start times based on operational needs.