LPN / Registered Nurse Triage Nurse Weekends - 3,000 Sign On Bonus
About the role
The Primary Care Nurse serves as a central point of clinical coordination, supporting providers, patients, families, and partner facilities to ensure high-quality, timely, and patient-centered care. This role is responsible for triaging incoming clinical needs, managing provider-directed workflows, and ensuring accurate follow-through on orders, labs, referrals, and care transitions. The Primary Care Nurse applies strong clinical judgment, protocol-driven decision-making, and exceptional organizational skills to manage a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires effective communication across disciplines, proactive problem-solving, and a service-oriented approach to continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming phone calls from patients, families, and partner facilities; triage clinical needs according to established protocols.
- Follow clinical workflows to appropriately place patients on provider schedules.
- Track PT/INR results and coordinate timely communication of results and updated provider orders.
- Screen incoming laboratory results and route findings to providers for review and action.
- Order laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging as requested by providers.
- Process medication refill requests in alignment with provider direction and clinical protocols.
- Respond to clinical inquiries and order requests from Assisted Living communities in a timely, professional manner.
- Identify and report changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment and appropriate escalation pathways.
- Track and manage care transitions for patients admitted to or discharged from the hospital.
- Utilize critical thinking to proactively address clinical issues beyond direct requests or stated needs.
Requirements
- Current Colorado LPN or RN License
- Minimum of 3 years clinical experience
Qualifications
- Strong clinical judgment
- Protocol-driven decision-making
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Effective communication across disciplines
- Proactive problem-solving
- A service-oriented approach to continuity of care
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Protocol-driven decision-making
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Effective communication across disciplines
- Proactive problem-solving
- A service-oriented approach to continuity of care
Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonuses
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Collaborative work environment with a passionate team making a difference in healthcare
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
Pay
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The pay range for this role in the state of Colorado typically falls between $28-32 hourly for LPN and $39-42 hourly for RN with the potential for performance-based bonuses and other benefits. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, and location within the state.
Schedule
This role is scheduled Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday either 4 10-hour shifts or 2 8-hour shifts and 2 12-hour shifts.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
Pay
The pay range for this role in the state of Colorado typically falls between $28-32 hourly for LPN and $39-42 hourly for RN with the potential for performance-based bonuses and other benefits. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, and location within the state.