Nurse Supervisor - Phone Triage supervises the day-to-day operations and coordinates activities of nursing teams in a nurse triage call center. Plans work schedules and monitors call levels to ensure sufficient staffing and adherence to protocols. Being a Nurse Supervisor - Phone Triage responds to escalated problems and may provide patient care evaluations and guidance to nurses. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Nurse Supervisor - Phone Triage requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Nurse Supervisor - Phone Triage supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Nurse Supervisor - Phone Triage typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Responsible for answering calls received to the Transfer Center, collecting information relevant to the caller’s needs in a computer software interface, determining the appropriate response to the caller’s need and responding and connecting the caller with the correct facility, physician and or department. Define and triage patient care problems and gives appropriate instructions to ensure timely and effective action and quality of care. Responsible for clinical decisions involving triage and determining patient placement as it relates to the scheduling of appointments for clinic visits and procedures in the hospital setting. Has responsibility as liaison representing the center to the public. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
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Graduate from an accredited program in Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Respiratory or related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as an EMT, Paramedic, RRT, LPN or RN.
Current licensure to practice as an EMT, Paramedic, RRT, LPN, or RN in the state of where work is performed.
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