Registered Nurse -Call Center Telephone Triage RN | Patient Access Center| Full Time| Days Job at UF Health, Jacksonville, FL

  • UF Health
  • Jacksonville, FL

Job Description

Triage Nurse

Under the direction of the appropriate manager, administrator, the triage nurse will handle telephone inquiries from patients who are seeking medical information and/or medical attention regarding their medical condition. The triage nurse will be able to answer questions, schedule appointments as the patient's condition requires and provide limited health education as per established protocols, policies, the Nurse Practice Act and other guidelines as applicable.

Screens and responds to patient phone calls, directing to primary care or specialty provider or clinic staff as needed.

Triage intake and scheduling protocols for multiple providers.

Furnishes medical advice per approved triage protocol.

Schedules urgent appointments, based on necessity and acuity, by offering the earliest appointment available with each provider.

Enters necessary information into EMR and other systems as required.

Accurately documents each telephone encounter with the patient in the EMR for continuity of care.

Provides appropriate follow up to encounters as necessary. Monitors task documentation to ensure completion within organizational standards.

Process medication refills as per protocol.

Two years clinical experience as a registered nurse required.

Associates nursing required.

Up to 10% travel.

Additional duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is an equal opportunity employer and drugfree workplace.

UF Health

Job Tags

Full time

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