RN/LPN - Clinical Triage (Falmouth)

Cape Cod Healthcare • Full-time • Falmouth, MA, US • 2w ago

Monitor the Electronic Health Record nurse pool throughout the day and respond in a timely manner
Triage incoming calls, messages, and In-Basket tasks, being able to prioritize urgent matters and schedule appointments as needed
Exercises thinking, nursing judgment, and standard triage guidelines to ensure health needs and concerns of a patient, group, or population are met
Assesses complex patient needs to ensure patient is transitioned to appropriate level of care
Demonstrates a systematic, dynamic approach to collect objective and subjective data and assesses the response
Triages and schedules visits based on assessment of patient disposition needs and consideration of available and appropriate resources; refer for emergency and follow up care
Provides clinical support to team, adjusting role and priorities to meet patient care demands
Answers phone calls and electronic messages promptly
Greets callers appropriately by identifying self and department, and provides assistance in a friendly, respectful, and helpful manner
Provides timely, efficient, and accurate triage responses in accordance with professional nursing standards
Documents all calls, encounters, and actions taken into the patient’s medical record timely and completely according to established policy and professional standards
Educate patients about utilization of the clinics’ community services
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team as needed to avoid interruption of delivery of services to patients
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested
Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms  
Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs as indicated (i.e. height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation). 
Inputs pertinent clinical information into the electronic health record timely and with accuracy and performs a complete medication reconciliation 
Assists clinicians with clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department. May advise patient of preparation required for exam or additional testing and keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information pertaining to the patient’s visit  
Assists in resolving patient concerns by acting as an advocate, as appropriate
Participates in practice and department meetings, trainings, etc. to promote continuous improvement and quality patient care
Takes initiative to learn, understand, and stay current with community resources and the greater healthcare system while continuously participating in self-assessment of skills
Maintains patient rights and abides by all confidentiality obligations pursuant to CCHC and HIPAA 
Provides clerical/office support as necessary (i.e. scheduling appointments, greeting and registering patients, scanning incoming medical records and paperwork, preparing medical records, answering phone calls and taking messages, faxing, etc.)
Ability to float to other MACC practices when required
Verifies and implements clinician’s orders for testing and/or procedures (EKG’s, dressing changes, spirometry, Holter monitors, etc.)
Triages walk-in patients per established protocols 
Maintains communication and collaboration with interprofessional team and others to facilitate safe transitions and continuity of care delivery

Lpn (p015) - Education/Experience/Training

Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program

Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Massachusetts

Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers

Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management skills

Experience with current office technology and proficient with computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.)

A Minimum of two years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred

Rn (x21a) - Education/Experience/Training

Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers

Experience with current office technology and proficient with computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.)

Minimum of two years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred

Purpose of Position

Under the direction of the clinician, department supervisor or designee, provide the highest standards of clinical support to the MACC practice. Delivers excellent customer service to patients through participation in a medical care team. Demonstrates a high level of competence with clinical support in accordance with MACC’s policies and procedures.

Schedule Details

40 hrs. per week, Monday-Friday, No Weekends & Holidays

Organization

Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department

MACC- FH Medical Clinic

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