Eligible nurses can receive up to 60 of qualifying nursing education loans repaid in exchange for working at our community health center. Join GraceMed Health Clinic and serve patients who truly need you-while taking advantage of the HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program. Imagine Meaningful work Supportive leadership Day shifts onlyNot on call Significant student loan relief Comprehensive benefits package to include medicaldentalvision paid time off holiday pay Grow your career give back to the community and lighten your financial load-all at GraceMed. Check out our open position Triage Nurse-RN ClassificationNon-Exempt Full-time Reporting RelationshipReports to the Medical ManagerClinic Manager Supervision ResponsibilitiesNo Essential RoleProvides professional assessment of patients health concerns over the telephone without the advantage of visual inspection or face-to-face interaction in order to complement GraceMed Health Clinic Inc.s mission of delivering primary health care services. Duties & Responsibilities Utilizes communication skills knowledge of disease processes and normal growth and development for all age groups in order to ascertain an accurate understanding of patients symptoms. Determines the severity of the patients complaint directs the caller to the appropriate emergency services if necessary recommends the suggested medical follow-up based on their assessments and established triage protocols and provides health information. Coordinates referrals with physicians specialists and ancillary services on behalf of patients when needed. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his or her job functions.
Qualifications
EducationCertificationsLicensesRegistrations 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 of employment. Able to maintain appropriate licensure and certification including meeting andor exceeding CME requirements.
Experience Experience in public health andor critical care experience preferred.
Technical Skills Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices procedures and equipment including computers copiers and other standard office equipment. Ability to work independently organize monitor and adjust work as necessary 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 and its processes.
Behavioral Ability To strongly embrace and personify the mission and values of GraceMed with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind. Must display good verbal and written communication skills and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions. Able to handle stressful situations.
Work Schedule Normal schedule is Monday through Friday 800 am to 500 pm. Schedule may vary.
Working Conditions Medical office environment. Ability to sit andor stand for long periods of time. Bending stooping and lifting up to 50lbs. may be required. Interaction with physicians patients and other office personnel. May involve contact with angry upset or ill persons. May involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer. Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls.