Registered Nurse Triage Call Agent Patient Service Center PRN

Job Description: The RN in the Clinical Communication Call Center ensures a superior customer service experience for all who interact with the Clinical Communication Call Center. The RN provides consultation, education, and strategic guidance related to patient questions and health needs via a phone, email, text or other communication method. The Registered Nurse has responsibility to provide accurate, safe and relevant information and support to the patients who are contacting Intermountain for advice or have been recently discharged. Key responsibilities for incoming calls include receiving, triaging and responding to telephone calls/contact from patients and family members. Outbound calls for patients discharged from a hospital, emergency department or outpatient surgical center. Both services will require the ability to assess patients by phone, provide recommendations, offer referral, education and when necessary, direct them to the appropriate level of care. Please note that a video interview through Microsoft Teams will be required as well as potential onsite interviews and meetings. We are committed to offering flexible work options where approved and stated in the job posting. However, we are currently not considering candidates who reside or plan to reside in the following states :

• California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible : No
• Shift Details : PRN - Work week is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MST. PRN caregivers are expected to support staff on an as needed basis and help cover - sick calls, vacations, period of increased operational need. PRN Caregivers are expected to attempt to work a minimum of 8 hours per week. Orientation for all PRN staff will be full time , 5 8 hours shifts per week . This orientation period will be a minimum of 2 months or until the caregiver is competent in independent triage .
• Unit/Location : Fully remote. Ideal Candidate would have an Intermountain Health caresite near to them.
• Preferred Qualifications : Experienced RN · Five years of clinical RN experience, with a strong background in emergency nursing, telephone triage, primary care, or medical-surgical nursing, demonstrating well developed assessment and decision making skills. Spanish speaking RN is highly preferred.
• Additional Details : This position will be providing triage phone support for Primary Care Clinics throughout the canyons region. Caregivers can expect to be on the phone the majority of their shifts, but will have scheduled breaks.

Scope Outbound and Inbound call center activities, including telephone, email, text and other communication methodologies. Call center will function 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Triage, assess, educate, and refer within the nurse call function and according to policy and procedures. Job Essentials Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting. Strong clinical background and understanding with ability to triage, assess needs, and refer clients as appropriate, maintaining clinical skills and competency of nursing practice. Understanding of regulatory, compliance, patient safety, and policy/procedures of Intermountain Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate in a clear and timely manner with variety of people and levels of education. Provides accurate and relevant information using a variety of protocol and charting tools. Maintains sensitive, confidential information. Ability to work independently or in a team environment Provide general health information, education and direction on appropriate level of care. Documents all calls and charts as appropriate, while utilizing relevant data, listening skills and problem resolution skills. Minimum Qualifications:

• Current RN Licensure in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Five years of clinical experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability for conceptual thinking, problem resolution and planning.
• Intermediate knowledge and skill of word processing software.

RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion. Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Seven years of Clinical Experience in direct pa

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