Triage Nurse (RN)

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13540958Reporting Relationship:** Reports to the Medical Manager/ClinicManagerSupervision Responsibilities:** NoEssential Role:** Provides professional assessment of patient\'shealth concerns over the telephone, without the advantage of visualinspection or face-to-face interaction in order to complement GraceMedHealth Clinic, Inc.s mission of delivering primary health care services.Duties & Responsibilities Utilizes communication skills, knowledge of disease processes, andnormal growth and development for all age groups in order toascertain an accurate understanding of patients symptoms. Determines the severity of the patients complaint; directs thecaller to the appropriate emergency services if necessary;recommends the suggested medical follow-up based on theirassessments and established triage protocols, and provides healthinformation. Coordinates referrals with physicians, specialists and ancillaryservices on behalf of patients when needed. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related tohis or her job functions.Working Conditions:** Medical office environment. Ability to sitand/or stand for long periods of time. Bending, stooping, and lifting(up to 50lbs.) may be required. Interaction with physicians, patientsand other office personnel. May involve contact with angry, upset or illpersons. May involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids andother hazardous substances. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterityto interface with computer. Must have auditory acuity to handle phonecalls.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, asan exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requiredof personnel so classified.*This job description has been examined for compliance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA) (May 1995).*