Registered Nurse Triage

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Triage Nurse will be part of a care coordination team supporting general care processes alongside the providers.

Job Responsibilities :

• Triage Nurses manage nurse-directed patient telephone calls and from walk-in patients requesting health care services
• Evaluate and assesses patient’s health care needs based on patient’s signs and symptoms
• Obtain appropriate input and direction from the provider as needed to determine best clinical course of action and recommendations for specific patient health care needs
• Coordinate and schedule same-day and walk-in appointments on the provider schedule
• Maintain a nurse only schedule
• Assist providers with special procedures as needed
• Manage prescription refills per protocol

Administrative Responsibilities :

Clinical Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications

Preparation and training :

Job duties require registered nurse (BSN preferred) with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar capacity. Must have a working knowledge of data processing equipment, computers, telephones, and such typical office machines and equipment. Must maintain effective written and oral communication and English skills. Must maintain current North Carolina RN License, CPR certification, Venipuncture certification, IV Certification, and a NC driver’s license for occasional travel.