RN Triage - Ortho

Position: Registered Nurse Triage (RN) - Ortho

Location: 1200 S York St, Elmhurst and 130 S Main St, Lombard, IL

Full Time: 40 hours / week

Office Hours: Varies Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Travel Required: This role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Triage Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for patient care needs through the use of inbound and outbound telephone practice. The Triage Nurse continuously demonstrates positive customer relationship skills by assessing caller needs through active listening, clinical assessment, education and advanced problem-solving abilities. The Triage Nurse will actively manage patient's immediate and ongoing needs with attention to acute and preventative intervention. Duties include: phone triage, patient education and continuous Glucose Monitor placement, testing, insurance pre-authorization and referrals, clean and stock exam rooms. 

Current Illinois RN licensure

Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA)

Office RN and BSN preferred

Self-starter, able to handle periods of high stress

Prolonged periods of standing/walking/sitting/bending/reaching/climbing and repetitive use of hands

Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry/push up to 20 lbs.

Able to effectively communicate in English, both written & verbal