Triage Nurse
Dayton, Ohio
RN
Posted Sep 2
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
Position overview
The Clinical Triage Nurse handles all incoming patient calls regarding clinical questions, patient education, prescription refills, and making required post-operative care follow up calls. The Clinical Triage Nurse will have heavy patient interaction via phone. Responsible for facilitating other clinical phone calls for providers including hospital consults.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Handles incoming patient calls regarding clinical questions, prescription refills, and making required post op follow up calls. Accurately and efficiently document the patient questions and concerns in the electronic medical record. Support patients and families as needed.
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Calmly handle difficult patients/families and maintain a professional manner. Conduct patient education and training while maintaining current knowledge of pre- and post-operative instructions. Triage patients who need to be seen.
Work-in patients per physician’s preferences and appropriately notify staff of work-in appointments. Ensure medical records are prepared/available for such appointments. Maintain current knowledge of each physician’s standing orders.
Direct hospital consults to the correct physician while taking complete and accurate information to assist the physician. Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Company provided development opportunities
License/Certifications
RN licensure in good standing in the State of Ohio. CPR Certification – after 6 months on the job
Education, Experience & Knowledge Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required
Experience
Minimum 1-year nursing experience (required)
Knowledge & Skills
Previous experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software required. Attention to detail, timeliness and strong organization skills required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to communicate and articulate complex information simply.
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Requirements
- COMPANY PROVIDED DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- RN licensure in good standing in the State of Ohio.
- CPR Certification – after 6 months on the job
- Education, Experience & Knowledge Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required
- Minimum 1-year nursing experience (required)
- Knowledge & Skills
- Previous experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software required.
- Attention to detail, timeliness and strong organization skills required.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to communicate and articulate complex information simply.
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Place
- City
- Dayton, Ohio
- Median rent
- $918/mo
- Local household income
- $45,247/yr
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Dayton area index 92.7, where 100 is the national average.
Dayton sits along the Great Miami River in western Ohio, offering nurses an affordable midsize-city base with a surprisingly rich aviation history. The Oregon District packs local pubs and shops into a walkable few blocks near downtown, while Five Rivers MetroParks wraps the region in accessible green space.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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