RN, Triage

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

The RN, Triage provides telephonic support to patients and families. The RN, Triage will establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, patients/families and referral resources.

Responsibilities of all employees: Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. Advance electronic media skills. Support Company research and educational activities. Share expertise with coworkers both formally and informally. Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities: Triages phone calls and ensures that callers’ needs are met efficiently using excellent customer service skills. Provides telephone advice and education for patient needs. Responsible for the timely, courteous, and effective handling of all telephone inquiries related to Chapters Health System’s services. Positively promotes and clearly explains benefits of Chapters Health System’s services. Clients include current and prospective patients, friends, or family members, Powers of Attorney, care providers, physicians, nursing staff, nursing homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), hospital staff, and others, as appropriate. Gathers necessary information and required documentation from appropriate sources to ensure complete, current, and accurate documentation of patient information and data. Accurately enters data into information tracking systems, including entering and tracking patient referral file in electronic medical record (EMR). Provides reassurance on the phone to patients and families. Assists in finding solutions to their questions and/or recognizes the need for an in person visit. Coordinates in person visit when needed/or requested. Assists the patient and family to achieve the desired comfort levels. Utilizes appropriate support/expert resources or personnel to resolve complex or difficult situations. Documents patient/family contact information in the EMR and communicates with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Triage RN's who experience technical issues not caused by the company equipment or network (i.e. offsite power outage, personal internet outage) are required to report the situation to leadership immediately, and have 30 minutes to resolve the technical issue. If the issue cannot be resolved in 30 minutes, RN may be required to report to a IPU or Resource Center based on leadership direction. During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the Triage RN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency. Performs other duties as assigned.