Nurse LPN Clinical Triage

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus. We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen! Clinical/Triage nurse is part of the person-centered integrated care team and establishes and maintains effective, professional working relationships with patients and their representatives and with medical staff. This nurse is also responsible for assessing medical needs and scheduling patient appointments based upon acuity. The Clinical/Triage nurse upholds all guidelines set forth in the clinic, maintains strict patient confidentiality, accepts and upholds patient service and satisfaction and assists practitioners and physicians in delivering health care services. Hours are: Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Responsibilities Include: Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patients histories, vital signs, and document in patient chart
Perform venipunctures, urinalysis, EKGs and other procedures as directed
Administer immunizations and other injections
Phone in patient prescriptions and document accordingly
Provide patient education and instruction
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment, including sterilization
Triage incoming calls for medical appointments to determine urgency of appointment need; schedule patient appointments
Make follow up calls to those who have missed appointments and triage for rescheduling; assist patients in appointment attendance; assist in sending letters to those who cannot be reached via phone
Regular attendance, except as excused
Assist with scanning/filing of incoming medical records/reports
Attend weekly staff meetings as required
Conduct self in accordance with Compass Healths employee manual, including demonstration of customer service skills as trained
Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
Attend all training as required by Compass Health, Accreditors and Funders
Other duties as assigned by supervisor ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES COMPANY WIDE Regularly attends work except for approved absences
Attends all training as required
Maintain professional, champion behavior
Provides quality customer service
Provides services with a commitment to service excellence
Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence
Team oriented and values diversity DESIRED DEMONSTRATED KEY COMPETENCIES Analytical Thinking
Change Readiness
Collaborative Relationships
Creative Thinking
Communication Oral
Communication Written
Decision Making
Flexible Thinking
Multitasking/Planning
Organizational/Time Management
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Technical Expertise WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids
Regular exposure to biohazard waste materials EDUCATION Associates degree in nursing or completion of a practical nursing program required WORK EXPERIENCE At least three (3) years of triage experience in an adult or pediatric medical office setting required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Medical EHR software required
Demonstration of excellent customer services skills in person and on the phone required LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION LPN, licensed in Missouri required Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. Why join us? We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees. At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization: Competitive benefits
Advancement opportunities
Professional development
Licensure supervision
Mentor opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarship program
Employee Assistance Program
Headspace Access
Paid time off & Paid Holidays
NHSC Loan Repayment Participant We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you! Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply. Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
Employment Type: Full-Time