RN - Urgent Care
Job Summary
Answers patient inquiries over the telephone, assessing the severity of the patient's symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms. Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the telephone 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.
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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- A 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- A generous time off package
Pay & Schedule
- $29.50 - $44.50 per hour
- Weekly Hours: 36.00
- Shift: Day
- Schedule: Full time
Benefits
- $15,000 Sign on Bonus
Department Details
Why You’ll Love Working At Urgent Care You have the opportunity to care for a variety of patient care populations including newborns, pediatrics, adults, geriatrics, and OB. Our Urgent Care team of nurses, providers, and registration staff are a close-knit community. We see everything from sore throats and sprained ankles to heart attacks, strokes, and minor traumas. We use hands-on nursing skills daily such as IV’s, urinary catheters, wound care, medication administration, assessments, and assisting providers with procedures. We have a fast-paced environment and are always working together. Every day is a new adventure with new opportunities to learn and grow as a nurse!
Department Overview
Monday through Friday 7:30a-7:30p, Weekends 8:00a-5:00p
Company Information
- Premium wage
- Credit for experience
- Fast paced environment with supportive team
Employer Information
- Premium wage
- Credit for experience
- Fast paced environment with supportive team
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
Contact Information
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 .
Drug Free Workplace Policy
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.