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Description:Are you looking to grow your nursing experience in a new direction while maintaining work-life balance? Iowa Orthopedic Center, recognized as a center of excellence, is actively seeking a motivated Triage RN to join our team and support our clinic providers with patient care needs. Our full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - no nights, no weekends, no holidays! This position is hybrid after completing the training period located at our Laurel clinic, downtown Des Moines. If you are a compassionate nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, progressive work environment, this may be the career for you!
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
Why Choose Iowa Ortho:
Center of Excellence: Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the people of central Iowa. Discover why Iowa Ortho is a recognized center of excellence in orthopedic care.
Cutting-Edge Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art facility that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology.
Team Atmosphere: Join a collaborative team that supports one another and is committed to enhancing patient care.
Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare!
This position has a $5,000 sign-on-bonus!
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Functions with autonomy in clinical nursing practice within the guidelines established by the Iowa Board of Nursing and Iowa Ortho.
Recognizes potentially dangerous symptoms of patients that require immediate referral to the physician.
At the direction of the physician, provides patient notification and education regarding results of various tests and documents actions in the electronic medical record. Works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to process information in an accurate, timely and consistent manner.
Receives and processes medication refill requests following established policies and protocols, handles requests in an accurate, timely and thorough manner. Exercises good judgment in the identification of potential problems such as medication side effects, adverse interactions, non-compliance with the medical plan of care and repeated failure to keep scheduled appointments. Completes order forms/correspondence as needed.
Responsible for handling a high volume incoming and outgoing calls. Including calls to and from physicians, patients, patient's family members, pharmacies, and various other health related agents.
Accurately documents communication and information or forwards calls and/or messages to appropriate person(s). Completes all documentation and medical records accurately and concisely.
Acts in a professional manner, reflecting the mission of Iowa Ortho and compliant with policies, procedures, regulatory agencies and professional requirements.
Listens to patient concerns and symptoms and uses nursing knowledge to schedule acute or emergent appointments for patients that need to be seen based on information provided.
Requirements:KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrates clear and effective communication skills.
Demonstrates basic computer skills and accurate data entry; ability to develop skills on the Next Gen system
Ability to provide superior customer service and perform as an effective team member.
Ability to apply nursing and administrative to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Current R.N. license (orthopedic or previous nursing experience not required but preferred)
Two years of previous experience in customer service or phone position
Current CPR certification
Current Mandatory Reporter certification
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.