Telephonic Triage LPN - Anderson

Job Overview

The Telephonic Triage LPN is responsible for participating in nursing care services to assigned practice(s)/specialty(s). Collects and documents objective and subjective observations of the patient, telephonically and EMR, using approved clinical protocols to provide direction and disposition based on the patient's needs. This role serves as a patient/caregiver advocate and acts as a communication link between the patient/caregiver, physician, pharmacy, and or hospital using approved system platforms for communication. This role has a working knowledge of patient needs that are emergent and require immediate attention, urgent, and non-urgent. This role utilizes best practices in documentation to ensure communication is efficient, concise, and timely. The goal is to provide first call resolution if within scope. This role understand the needs of the organization and supports the mission and values of TriHealth Physician Practices.

Job Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

Acute Care

2-3 years Clinical Nursing

Strong computer skills

Ability to type and talk at the same time

Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of Biological, Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences

Job Responsibilities:

Other Job-Related Information

Working Conditions

Bending - Occasionally

Climbing - Occasionally

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10lbs - Occasionally

Lifting 50+lbs - Rarely

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Frequently

Standing - Occasionally

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Rarely

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Occasionally

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

*Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

*Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

*Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

*Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

*Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

*Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

*Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

*Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

*Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

*Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

*Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

*Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

*Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

*Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community