CLINIC TRIAGE RN - JEFFERSON CITY COMPREHENSIVE SPINE CENTER

Shift:Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Department: Comprehensive Spine Center JC
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $31.26 - $46.10 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and skilled registered nurse who thrives in a dynamic, patient-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be a confident decision-maker, ready to assess and respond to patient needs through both in-person interactions and the nurse phone line, ensuring the highest quality care at every step. With a deep understanding of evidence-based practices and a dedication to continuous learning, this individual will prioritize patient safety and work seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams. We seek someone who takes pride in providing exceptional care while maintaining effective communication, thorough documentation, and a commitment to patient-centered outcomes. Join us in making a meaningful difference at MU Health Care, where you can grow professionally and positively impact lives every day!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Monitors and responds to patient triage both in person or on the nurse phone line.

Assesses life-threatening crises at the onset of a call and manages referrals to EMS. Based on further assessment and approved guidelines, refers the caller to an Emergency Center, Urgent Care, provider's office, or self-care at home. Follows appropriate evidence-based triage protocol as available and appropriate.

Asks open-ended questions to identify actual or potential health problems.

Speaks directly to individuals with symptoms whenever possible.

Documents every caller encounter in the electronic medical record (EMR) to include assessed needs, recommended actions, and follow-up plan. Ensures a high quality of care, effective continuity of care, and prudent risk management for the organization.

Maintains and enhances an up-to-date level of knowledge regarding professional nursing practices and telehealth nursing.

Provides quality care to patients and works with multi-disciplinary teams to

ensure the highest patient experience.

May perform direct patient care duties within the clinic based on validated competency on the Clinics Primary Care RN Competency Summary Checklist. This may include but is not limited to nurse-only visits, in-person patient triage, managing patient portal messages and medication refill requests, complex patient education, patient intake, assisting with surgical/diagnostic tests and procedures, collecting specimens/point of care testing, and complex dressing changes/wound care.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

One (1) year of of RN experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience working with patients in ambulatory care.

Three (3) years of RN experience.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. When working in clinic, this position may be very active and require ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely may come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Work during inclement weather will be required.