Telephone Triage Nurse - Family Medicine (Hiring Immediately)

Unit Description

The role of the registered nurse in ambulatory primary care is the engine and heart of patient care as it has a primary focus referred to as telephone triage which is managing a patient's call to the office to determine the urgency of the medical issue, the level of staff or provider response required, the appropriate location if the patient needs to be seen, and the timing of appointment scheduling. This role collaborates with the healthcare team to provide quality care to patients. Critical thinking skills assist in the assessment of the patient's needs to determine the right place, right time and right next step for care. The role makes a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients and healthcare team.

Experience

Greater than one year.

On-call

Not required.

Requirements :

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required, BSN preferred.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

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About the Area

Located in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont, you'll find all of the amenities of the best small cities, alongside the very best skiing and riding in the east (with six ski resorts within an hour of downtown). In Burlington, everyone can truly find what they're looking for to unwind; from Nordic skiing to mountain biking to backcountry touring.

Burlington has a robust food and music scene, with entertainment options for all ages. Designated the Healthiest City in the USA by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Burlington ranked highest in exercise, and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other indicators of ill health.

We offer a quality of life that is second to none in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont. With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.