Remote Triage RN

Position Overview

The Triage Registered Nurse will administer the intake of calls from various sources, provide exceptional service, and coordinate treatment options for injuries and illnesses.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Triage injury/illness calls to determine if emergent/non-emergent
• Determine if injury/illness requires immediate treatment or first aid advice
• Research/locate the nearest facility to utilize for injury
• Contact medical facility to determine the availability of adequate services to meet the needs of the particular injury/illness
• Coordinate visit via phone/fax
• Speak with Medical personnel regarding the mechanism of injury/illness and discuss appropriate treatment pathways, obtaining UDS and BAT when applicable, and workplace accommodation availability
• Inform client/injured worker of name/location and contact information of medical facility available
• Notify appropriate contacts via email of injury/illness details with initial information within one hour of notification, unless an extreme situation
• Provide updates of diagnosis, work status, plan of care and follow up appointments to appropriate personnel with injured worker’s employer and adjuster
• Provide updates, diagnosis, clinic notes and treatment authorization requests to designated representative for client and Worker’s Compensation insurance adjuster
• Log injury/illness details on spreadsheet; Client specific
• Bill time for each case according to services rendered
• Generate letters to providers, for clarification of work-relatedness and or treatment plan
• Obtain and review Medical records and diagnostics with relation to present injury/illness, prior history and/or forwarding to Specialty providers when allocated
• Proper documentation of phone calls made and received, interpretation of medical records from each exam, work status, and all emails transpired with regard to each case
• Aid Upper Management in CM activities as requested
• Answer phones in a professional manner when receptionist is not available
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Assists in office related tasks as needed
• Participate in opportunities for learning and skill maintenance/development, including internal and external training and workshops
• Other duties assigned by the supervisors

Licensures/Certification

• Must possess and retain a valid RN license for the state of LA (or compact multistate license)
• Must obtain a CWCP certification within two (2) years of employment

Experience

• Previous triage experience in ER or Urgent Care preferred
• Previous Occupational Health experience preferred

Training

Training for this position will be held primarily remotely, but may require in-office training at our corporate office depending on demands of training.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k)
• Six Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Long-term disability and short-term disability benefits

Pay

Competitive total compensation package including health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), six paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, long-term disability and short-term disability benefits, and much more.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm, Central Time.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years practicing as a Registered Nurse

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of workplace accommodations and injury management

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible scheduling options
• Accommodations for employees with disabilities
• Work-life balance with paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Disability coverage for both long-term and short-term situations

Pay

Competitive total compensation package including health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), six paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, long-term disability and short-term disability benefits, and much more.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm, Central Time.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years practicing as a Registered Nurse

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of workplace accommodations and injury management

Accessibility

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: 225-456-2243 Email: hr@coreoccupational.com

EEO Notice

CORE Health Networks, CHN, and our subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. EOE/ADAAA/AA. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review the linked posters for more information:

• FMLA Poster
• EEO Law Poster
• EPPA Poster