RN Triage - Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

Sanford Health Ent Nurse

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary Range: $29.50 - $44.50$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Union Position: No

Department Details

Life is better when your ears, nose and throat are in good condition. Help patients hear better, breathe easier and avoid irritating infections with the help of Sanford Health's ENT specialists. The ENT clinic is looking for a nurse to join their team! Flexible Scheduling: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

For you:

• $10,000 Sign on Bonus
• Numerous opportunities to learn new and innovative equipment
• Fast paced work environment
• Experience is credit to wage range
• Additional employee perks

Summary

Answers patient inquiries over the telephone, assessing the severity of the patient's symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms.

Job Description

Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians. Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care. Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients' healthcare information is updated on time. Role does answer inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department. Educate patients based on calls that come in.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred. One year of healthcare experience preferred. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Within first 30 days of employment, all requirements to obtain license needed for role is completed. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.