Telephone Triage RN - Full Time Day shift

Advanced Pediatric Associates is looking for a full-time Telephone Triage Nurse to work 7:30-5:00 pm, 4 days a week and on occasional Saturday mornings. Will be responsible for assessing and classifying patients to determine appropriate medical needs and urgency of care. Carry out telephone triage responsibilities based on established APA medical guidelines, nursing process, and ClearTriage Systems telephone protocols. Adhere to APA EMR guidelines.

Please note: This is not a remote work-from-home position. Candidates will be working from our Administrative office located in Aurora  (3300 S Parker Rd - I225 & Parker Rd).

Salary Range: $30 - $34 per hour, commensurate with experience and skills

Benefits:

• Day Shift
• Evenings Off
• Weekends Off, work an occasional Saturday morning
• Paid Time Off (PTO), begins accruing on date of hire
• Extended Illness Bank (EIB), begins accruing on date of hire
• 401(k) (based on employee eligibility and classification)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (based on employee eligibility and classification)
• Life and LTD Insurance (based on employee eligibility and classification)
• Accident insurance and EAP (based on employee eligibility and classification)
• A professional and family-friendly environment.

Duties:

• Provide telephone triage care to patients utilizing nursing process and standard protocols.
• Schedule appointments when needed according to scheduling guidelines.
• Effectively use computer to accurately document all triage calls, prescription refill, and prior-authorization requests.
• Accurately calculate medication dosage.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure excellent care.
• Communicate effectively with providers, patients, parents, APA team members and representatives from hospitals.
• Provide clear, concise instructions to patients and families regarding treatment plans and use and purpose of medication and prescriptions.
• Completely and accurately document all triage calls and note protocol used; follow up on medically concerning calls.

•  Associates Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred
• Current Colorado RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of one-year professional nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics
• Previous telephone triage experience preferred
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

We offer a sign-on bonus for this position, as well as competitive salaries and benefits in a professional and family-friendly environment.

Advanced Pediatrics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.