This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus



*Once fully trained (6 months to 1 year) option to be remote*



Summary




Purpose: Triages or manages symptom-based encounters with a patient over the phone or video, utilizing evidence-based triage protocols. Decreases unnecessary visits to physicians, APP’s, and the emergency room and provides information for self-care. Uses excellent communication and information-gathering skills to determine the best course of action for the patient with appropriate disposition. Deals with the entire spectrum, from healthy patients to the acute and chronically ill. Telehealth triage nursing is based on the six-step nursing process: nursing assessment, diagnosis, goal/outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Interventions commonly applied by the Triage Nurse are as follows: identifying and clarifying patient needs; conducting health education; promoting pat...