LPN/RN - Phone Triage, Cardiology (Falmouth)

Purpose of Position

To provide professional nursing care and support for office patients who are receiving a treatment, examination, evaluation, etc. Through the nursing process of assessment and evaluation while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of departmental policy.

Description

• Triage and evaluate patients, mainly via telephone calls and some walk-in patients; obtain major complaints (and brief medical history when necessary) and complete chart documentation
• Inform physician or nurse practitioner of any patient symptoms that you have addressed and/or for guidance on resolving any issues, if necessary.
• Obtain patient's current medication regimen, refill medication orders in the office or over the telephone under a physician's supervision and document same.
• Absorb other departments as needs; i.e. Coumadin Clinic with Lovenox instructions to patients, out of range INR results, etc.
• Respond to Codes that are paged in the practice and assist with medical personal as needed.
• Answer general health questions for patients via telephone or in office with advice, referral, or appointment under physician's direction. Triage telephone calls with complete follow-through.
• Maintain, order and stock necessary pharmaceuticals weekly.
• Obtain verbal and written reports from outside agencies such as, VNA, radiology, or other physician's office with timely, concise transmittal to physician.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of information. Serve as an advocate and provide a safe and secure environment.
• Participate in identification of the important aspects of care for each patient, the identification of indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care.
• Assess personal and learning developmental needs and act as a resource person.
• Participate in nursing and staff meetings and other activities which promote the growth and developmental of nursing and patient care.
• Absorb secretarial/clerical duties as needed including filing incoming paperwork, copying medical records, answering phones, taking messages and faxing.
• Perform other work related duties as requested/directed.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and communicate politely with department employees, patients, visitors and other personnel within and outside the hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Experience of current office technology
• Proficient in computer office applications
• Minimum of two years experience in a clinical setting preferred

Schedule Details

24 hours per week, Rotating days, Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4:30p, No Weekends and No Holidays

Organization

Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department

MATCS

General Annual/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

30 - 49