Engagement Center Triage Rn (Remote)

Location: US:WI:

This job is remote, but a local candidate is preferred due to onsite training.

FTE: 0.900000

Shift: Shift 1

Job Summary:

The Nurse Triage Registered Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for an identified group of patients within the Froedtert and MCW Patient Engagement Center. Responsibilities may include triage (telephone based), providing patient and family education, managing test results, coordinating patient care needs, medication refills and other tasks as assigned from a clinical capacity. Customer-focused and friendly communication skills will provide an exceptional experience and set the stage for patient preference and loyalty to Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin. Competencies may include, Nurse triage training, Other duties as assigned. The Nurse Triage Registered Nurse job description is adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010), the AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Telehealth Nursing, 5th Edition (2011), and the AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing, 8th Edition (2010).

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

Two years of clinical experience is required. One year of RN experience or nursing student clinical rotation experience may be considered. Three to five years of clinical nursing experience in an applicable specialty.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

Preferred proficiency with Epic Nurse Triage Software and call center technology.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Expert communication skills, oral and written required. Proven ability to multi-task. Proven ability to mentor other co-workers on job tasks and workflows. Strong proactive organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook , Word and Excel. Knowledge of medical terminology and Epic.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan – 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.