Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team in Saint Paul as an Immediate Hire Triage Nurse! We're seeking a compassionate professional to triage patient calls, assess medical needs, and coordinate care in a fast-paced environment. This urgent opening requires immediate availability to start within 7 days. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans. Perfect for nurses ready to make an immediate impact!
Responsibilities
- Assess patient symptoms via phone triage using clinical judgment protocols
- Prioritize cases based on urgency and escalate to providers when necessary
- Document encounters accurately in Epic EHR systems
- Coordinate care with specialists and ancillary services
- Provide patient education on home care and follow-up instructions
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with care managers for chronic condition patients
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Minnesota
- Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience
- Triage certification or equivalent training
- Strong assessment and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in electronic health records (Epic preferred)
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations
- Excellent communication and empathy skills
- BLS certification required