Phone Triage Registered Nurse

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is searching for a Phone Triage Registered Nurse. Provides professional nursing care through telephone and electronic communication to patients receiving care in the WMed clinics. The Phone Triage Registered Nurse utilizes evidence-based telephone triage protocols, nursing assessment skills, and clinical judgment to assess patient symptoms, determine the urgency of care, provide appropriate education, and coordinate care with providers and other members of the healthcare team. The Phone Triage Registered Nurse serves as a clinical resource for patients, promotes continuity of care, supports efficient clinic operations, and ensures safe, timely, and patient-centered care. To share this posting, please use this link BENEFITS: Wellness reimbursement.Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.Employer-funded retirement plan.Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.Flexible work solutions based on position and department.Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.Paid holidays.Paid volunteer time.Paid preferred holiday.No nights, no weekends. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Refers abnormal lab work to physicians for appropriate follow up.Calls for prescription refills. Discuss day-to-day issues with supervisor for resolution.Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends and evenings to complete time sensitive projects. Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.All other duties as assigned.