Nurse Manager - Phone Triage jobs in Iowa

Nurse Manager - Phone Triage manages the day-to-day operation of a nurse triage call center and implements established policies, procedures, and service models. Uses performance and quality standards to achieve and maintain required care delivery levels. Being a Nurse Manager - Phone Triage monitors operations with call data analysis to identify trends, measure productivity, and respond to increases in demand for services. Conducts recruitment and selection activities to maintain optimum levels of nursing staff. Additionally, Nurse Manager - Phone Triage ensures compliance with nursing staff standards for competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. Responds to escalated problems and may provide patient care evaluations and recommend responses. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Nurse Manager - Phone Triage manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Nurse Manager - Phone Triage typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Phone Triage Registered Nurse
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists P.C.
  • Davenport, IA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Phone Triage - Registered Nurse
    Department: Nursing
    Reports To: Clinical Manager
    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Summary: This individual will provide high quality nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The Triage Nurse will provide professional nursing assessments, prioritize treatments according to the urgency of need, and initiate medical care to patients arriving at the clinic.
    Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.
    • Perform routine procedures (obtain vitals, administer injections, etc.) in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice, and document in patient’s chart
    • Interviews patient (if possible) and/or family to obtain medical histories and to make an accurate assessment.
    • Assigns a triage priority based on observations and available information.
    • Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols.
    • Calls for crisis intervention if appropriate.
    • Communicates and acts as liaison with patients, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity.
    • Charts concisely, descriptively, and legibly indicating patient’s progress or lack of progress.
    • Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
    • Maintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures
    • Attend required meetings and participate in committees and professional development as required.
    • Maintain patient confidentiality
    • Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods
    • Maintain knowledge of and complies with established policies and procedures, including OSHA.
    • Work toward continuous quality improvement
    • Stay current with changing technology, including software and industry specific programs
    • Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures

    Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.
    Education/Experience:
    • Bachelor Degree in Nursing preferred, Associate Degree in Nursing required.
    • Must be a Registered Nurse with a current state license
    • OBGYN triage experience preferred
    • One to two years related experience and/or training
    • Knowledge in the operation of computers, Microsoft office and email
    Language Skills:
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
    • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
    • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
    Mathematical Skills:
    • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
    • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
    Reasoning Ability:
    • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
    • Current State RN Licensure
    • CPR/First Aid Instructor – Preferred
    • Drivers license and acceptable driving record
    Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
    • Standing – Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time.
    • Walking – Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time.
    • Sitting – Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time.
    • Use of hands to finger, handle or feel – Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time.
    • Reaching with hands and arms – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
    • Climbing or balancing – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
    • Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
    • Talking or hearing – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
    • Tasting or smelling – Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time.
    • Travel- Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
    • Weight lifted/Force exerted – An average of approximately up to 10 pounds greater than 2/3, up to 25 pounds 1/3-2/3 and up 40 pounds less than 1/3, of on-the-job time, non-continuously
    • Vision – must have clear vision near and far, with or without corrective measures
    Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
    Environmental – Exposure to biohazardous conditions 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time
    Noise – Moderate to Loud (i.e. typical medical practice noise – patients, computers, printers, phones, fax machines, etc.)
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Phone Triage/Message Nurse - Rheumatology
  • Physicians Clinic of Iowa
  • Rapids, IA FULL_TIME
  • PLEASE NOTE: FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, REVIEW AND UPDATE THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROFILES AFTER CLICK TO SUBMIT TO ASSURE THEY ARE COMPLETE Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa’s Department Hematology & O...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Staff Nurse- Anesthesia RN Phone Caller - 90%
  • Anesthesia RN Phone Caller - 90% - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Qualified candidates may be eligible for a minimum sign-on incentive of $5,000 based on years of experience University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United...
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Nurse Triage
  • MercyOne Northeast Iowa
  • Waterloo, IA FULL_TIME
  • The RN is responsible for hospital-based telephone triage calls on our community health line, and answers pager calls for providers after office hours. Through theory-based practice, the RN utilizes c...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse Telemetry RN
  • Triage Staffing
  • West Burlington, IA OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Nights ( 7:00 PM-7:30 AM )Location: West Burlington, IALength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 36.0Beds: Registered Nurse (RN) licensedEither an Associate of Science or Bachelor of S...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse Telemetry RN
  • Triage Staffing
  • Rapids, IA OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Days ( 7:00 AM-7:00 PM )Location: Cedar Rapids, IALength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 36.0Beds: Registered Nurse (RN) licensedEither an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Scienc...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Clinic Nurse Manager
  • Saline Memorial Hospital
  • Benton, AR
  • Job Specifications/Qualifications Minimum 2 years of management level experience in medical clinic operations required P...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Manager
  • York County Community Action Corp
  • Springvale, ME
  • Job Description Job Description Nasson Health Care A Division of York County Community Action Corp. Nasson Health Care i...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Manager
  • Healogics Llc.
  • Lake Jackson, TX
  • The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients lives. We also understan...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Manager
  • Healogics Llc.
  • Aiken, SC
  • The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients lives. We also understan...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Manager
  • Healogics Llc.
  • Visalia, CA
  • The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients lives. We also understan...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Manager
  • Healogics Llc.
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients lives. We also understan...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Manager
  • Healogics
  • Aiken, SC
  • The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients' lives. We also understa...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Manager
  • West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Miami, FL
  • Overview: West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital *A joint venture with Select Medical* Location: Miami, FL Clinical Nurse M...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Nurse Manager - Phone Triage jobs
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