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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We"re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: West Fargo Clinic Location: West Fargo, ND Address: 1220 Sheyenne St, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Flex Weekly Hours: 28.00 Salary Range: $29.50 - $44.50 Pay Info: . $15,000 Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates!
Department Details
The RN Triage role supports our pediatric primary care department in a highly collaborative, team-focused environment dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our patients and families. In this role, you will provide telephone triage using evidence-based protocols while also exercising your full RN scope-applying critical thinking, clinical judgment, and autonomy to guide care decisions.
You'll be part of a fun, fast-paced setting where no two days are the same, working closely with providers and care teams to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.
This position offers excellent work-life balance with clinic hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM-no evenings, weekends, or holidays.
Job Summary
Answers patient inquiries over the telephone, assessing the severity of the patient"s symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms. Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians. Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care. Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients" healthcare information is updated on time. Role does answer inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department. Educate patients based on calls that come in.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
One year of healthcare experience preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Within first 30 days of employment, all requirements to obtain license needed for role is completed. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0256739 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No