Ambulatory Nurse Triage

Ambulatory Nurse Triage

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute (OHJOI)

OHJOI Access Center

Full-Time

A Brief Overview
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager and/or Practice Supervisor and as a member of the Care Team, the Ambulatory Triage Nurse (RN) will be responsible for handling high-volume calls from patients, medical facilities, and healthcare agencies to assist with acute concerns, medication questions, post-visit questions, and other care concerns and coordination that warrant timely triage by a nurse. This position includes a flexible work arrangement of work from home after onsite in the call center for designated period. Working hours and locations vary based on department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience in area of specialty or five (5) years of clinical experience when covering multiple specialties/service lines.
• Previous experience working with EPIC EMR required.
• Maintains current RN license in the State of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS certifications.

What you will do

• Triages and provides thorough and sounds assessments of incoming urgent and non-emergent patient calls with acute symptoms, acting as an extension of the provider.
• Communicates and coordinates with the specialty and/or providers, or whom he/she designates, on patient care as needed.
• Provides guidance and instruction on acute intervention of stable and unstable patients over the phone using the nursing process.
• Develops, coordinates implementation of, and evaluates a plan of care for each call presented using Schmitt-Thompson protocols.
• Documents all call inquiries according to Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to provide developmental, cultural, and age-appropriate care.
• Able to navigate in a fast-paced environment utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize caller reassurance.
• Demonstrates proficiency in multiple technology programs used by Orlando Health.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills with office staff, nurses, providers, contact center team, and leaders.
• Proficiencies in recognizing a change in patient status and need to escalate care. Coordinates with provider or nurse leader as needed.
• Assists with scheduling patients in a same day/next day appointment spot when indicated by disposition and level of care indicated.
• Adheres to the standards required in the role in regard to break times and phone time as well as weekend and holiday requirements.
• Provides patient services with the ultimate goal of providing the highest level of quality care and customer service.
• Refills prescriptions following Orlando Health policy and provider requirements.
• Communicates the plan of care clearly to the patient and ensures the patient fully understands prior to ending the call.
• Enrolls or updates patient MyChart information, if needed, each call.
• Maintains punctual attendance as in accordance with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Serves as a patient advocate while using available resources to help formulate ethical decisions for positive patient outcomes.
• Acts as a professional role model for orientees while being flexible to meet the needs of a training schedule.
• Works independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Performs other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Utilizes appropriate support, expert resources, or personnel to resolve complex or difficult situations.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize demands to meet patient service standards and deadlines.
• Ability to effectively handle stressful situations professionally and calmly with exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong patient service skills including, but not limited to, listening, understanding, and responding in a calm and easy to understand manner.
• Attends required meetings and contributes on committees and projects as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional license(s) and affiliation(s).