Licensed Practical Nurse Triage

Reviews incoming phone calls related to patient conditions, concerns, and needs. Consults with providers to present patient’s problem and/or condition and resolves the problem or direct calls to appropriate person.

Answers and/or reviews phone calls from patients, caregivers, and outside entities and uses nursing assessment skills to determine the nature of each call, its urgency, how to resolve the question/problem and to whom to direct the call. Reviews patients chart for possible adverse events related to treatment prior to discussing with the provider. Be able to discuss with physician and/or nurse practitioner the steps necessary to insure proper patient care. Be able to discuss with the provider any abnormal labs or tests presented to them by other staff members so that appropriate action regarding further orders can be carried out and charted, if necessary. Contact emergency room when a patient is directed there, give explanation, diagnosis, and a phone number where provider can be contacted. Handle prescription refill requests according to Company procedure. Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet Company’s business needs on an as needed basis, within reasonable expectations. Will also be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice. Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law. Adheres to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Plan. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.

Travel :  <25%

Standard Core Workdays/Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. 

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