Phone Triage RN

InnovAge • Part-time • Denver, Colorado • 6d ago

Schedule is PT Sat/Sun 0600-1800 MT

The Phone Triage Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing telephone triage for participants experiencing medical concerns during nights, holiday and weekends in accordance with InnovAge policies and protocols. The Phone Triage RN works in collaboration with the PACE center staff. This role provides nursing support to the participants, caregivers and staff after hours via phone and communicates with the provider on call. Provides clinical guidance and education to the participant, family and caregivers as needed. Responsible for facility transition planning when on call in cooperation with the clinic team. Collaborates with Clinic Team to deliver exceptional patient care which is participant-focused, proactive, compassionate and effective.

Triages participant, caregiver and facility phone calls to assess, determine priority of care and routes accordingly.
Routes emergent and urgent condition calls appropriately.
Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per InnovAge standards in electronic medical record which includes completing and signing or routing participants emr notes and verbal orders to physician
Provides health teaching on medical conditions to participants and their families on an individual basis.
Communicates with center staff to ensure appropriate hand off when changing shifts and/or rotations of call. The handoff includes transferring of phones as necessary as well as reporting current condition and needs of high risk participants for after-hours care.
Demonstrates assessment ability by applying standards of practice as it relates to the patient population served.
Demonstrates the ability to develop a comprehensive assessment of the patient's needs
Ability to make an appropriate analysis of calls and initiate appropriate intervention/triage when necessary.
Demonstrates ability to handle on-call assessments and triage clients appropriately.
Recognizes and reports variances (which includes quality measures less than optimal and evaluating outcomes of care) and provides resolutions in process improvement and quality improvement for the patient via multi-disciplinary team meetings or direct reporting of information to manager.
Demonstrates flexibility and assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care. Addresses customer’s needs, regardless of assignment, within a timely manner.
Completes required continuing education classes applicable to related services; as assigned in a timely manner and stays current
Participates in clinical team huddles virtually as required

REQUIRED

Associate degree in nursing
Current California AND Compact Registered Nurses License
Current First Aid and BLS certifications are required prior to hire. Acceptable vendors for certification are American Heart Association and Red Cross.
High speed Internet access

PREFERRED

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Certification as a Gerontological Nurse
Three years of health care experience with emphasis in geriatrics
Bi-lingual

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

Salary Range Minimum

USD $38.00/Hr.
Salary Range Maximum

USD $43.60/Hr.

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