Triage LPN

Together Women's Health, LLC • Effingham, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Effingham Obstetrics & Gynecology, a practice partner of Together Women's Health, is seeking a full-time Triage Nurse (LPN) to join their growing team!
This is an in-person, on-site position in Effingham, IL.
As an experienced practitioner, the Triage Nurse is responsible for assessing patients, determining the severity of patients conditions, and prioritizing care based on the urgency of symptoms.
Applicants with Athena EMR experience will be given priority.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Illinois
• Prior experience in women’s health, OBGYN, or outpatient clinical settings preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care

Nice To Haves

• Athena EMR experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs telephone triage, patient education, handling of physician phone calls, pharmacy calls; may assist by calling to set up appointments or arrange hospital tests or admissions
• Completes paperwork such as refilling medication, ordering lab tests, x-rays, etc.
• Assessing patients and determining priority and referring for emergency care
• Counsels patients concerning lifestyle modifications, medication regimens, side effects, and interactions using an appropriate psychosocial communication level
• Communicates to patients and office coordinators follow-up appointments, ancillary and/or pre-operative testing and scheduling needed for patient
• Coordinates ordering of tests/procedures with other clinical staff
• Respond to patient questions and concerns as liaison between physician and patient
• Developing office protocols and training documents
• Reports all test results to the patient as directed by the physician

Benefits

• Pay commensurate with experience
• Supportive, community-focused practice environment
• A positive workplace culture built on teamwork and respect.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families in our community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed