RN (Adult Clinic)-Triage

Job Description

Job Description

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt

Reports to : Clinic Supervisor

This position is primarily responsible for triage patient care with case management, chronic care coordination, and acute assessments. The duties will primarily be performed over the phone with some face-to-face patient interactions. State and federal loan repayment opportunities are available for those that qualify.

Job Summary / Objective :

Provides primary care nursing, patient education, health care maintenance, patient counseling, and normative care services to patients at Peoples Community Health Clinic. Works with providers and administers nursing care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation).

Protected Health Information Requirements / Access :

• This position will require the use or disclosure of protected health Information.
• This position will use the Treatment and Health Care Operations classes of protected health information.
• Restrictions on the protected health information for this position will follow the Privacy Policies of Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc.
• Use or disclosure of protected health information not routinely available to this position will follow procedures assessed by or directed by management.
• Patient Records – Yes Medical Information System – Yes

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Patient Population :

Adult and geriatric patients.

Work Environment / Personal Protective Equipment :

This position operates in a clinical setting, might be exposed to bloodborne pathogen hazard to head, hands, and torso. PPE is required.

Physical Demands :

Alternately Sit / Stand–Frequently (34% - 66% of shift)

Walking-occasionally (1% - 33% of shift)

Lifting 1 lb. to 75 lbs. – Occasionally (1% - 33% of shift);

Carrying 1 lb. to 20 lbs.- Occasionally (1% - 33% of shift), Carrying 21 lbs. to 100+ lbs. less than 1% of shift.

Push / Pull 1 lb. to 100+ lbs. - Occasionally (1% - 33% of shift)

Continuous fine motor skills including finger dexterity and repetitive use of hands and arms.

Requires 20 / 20 near vision, 20 / 40 far vision, color discrimination and accurate depth perception.

Position Type :

This is an hourly position covered under the bargaining unit.

Preferred Education and Experience :

Licenses and Certificates :

Other Duties :

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements as individuals may perform other duties as assigned.