Triage Nurse Ambulatory RN New
Salt Lake City, UT
Details
Hiring Company
ARUP Laboratories
Positions Available
Full Time
Salary Information
$35 / hour
Position Description
Primary Purpose:
Coordinates patient care for the ARUP Family Health Clinic by determining the urgency and level of expertise needed to address patient concerns. Delivers professional nursing care to patients by assessing patient status and implementing clinical nursing interventions when possible. Works with and assists health care providers to educate patients and answers medical questions to improve patient outcomes while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
This is a shared position with two other tenured RNs.
Team and independent work, opportunity to create additional triage protocols, opportunities to expand essential functions, work in a positive, dynamic team environment driven by developing patient relationships rather than fee-for-service.
ARUP Employee Benefits: ARUP cares about its employees and provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package to full - time and part - time employees including:
- Free Family Health Clinic & Onsite Mental Health Counseling (EAP)
- Onsite Wellness & Fitness Center 24/7
- Free Fitness classes, dietitian and wellness coaching services
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and more,
- Profit-sharing and quarterly bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite daycare and more!
Essential Functions:
Works with physicians, nurses, medical assistants and patients to assess the urgency of patient problems. Assists the patient by acquiring the appropriate appointment, as needed.
Works with physicians, nurses and patient to resolve questions concerning medications, health education, and medical advice within skill level and scope of practice.
Provides appropriate advice within skill level and documented departmental policies and when appropriate, seeks provider advice when responding to patient’s medical care.
Records and maintains complete and accurate records of patient and physician
Communications regarding medical care according to standard medical record
Documentation requirements.
Retrieves messages from phone mail in a timely manner and responds to patient needs according to medical priority.
Responds appropriately within skill level and documented departmental policies and when appropriate, seeks provider advice when responding to patient’s medical care.
Serves as a resource to clinic staff regarding medical information, patient assessment, and
Management of illness.
Facilitate and actively participate in the continuous quality improvement processes to develop improved performance.
Facilitate and assist in the development of Medical Assistant training and competency curriculum.
Other duties as assigned.
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