Triage Nurse

Job Overview
Capital Women's Care provides total women's healthcare at the highest medical and ethical standards. This is a great opportunity to join one of the best OB/GYN practices in the area and a dynamic team. Capital Women's Care is a 150 group of OB/GYNs located throughout Greater Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland. We are seeking a highly skilled OB/GYN Triage Nurse to provide clinical and administrative support to our OB/GYN physicians and clinical staff who displays empathy and professionalism towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates behavior consistent with Capital Women’s Care mission, vision, goals, objectives and patient care philosophy

• Answers medical questions from patients via calls or through patient portal

• Calls patients with lab results and counsels them on further directives

• Documents all calls and exchanges with patients in the patient’s chart

• Contacts OB no-show patients and explains risks

• Educates non-compliant patients and follows up with them on risks involved

• Provides patients with education about medication dosage, side effects, instructions, etc.

• Educates OB patients with information about pregnancy

• Conducts preliminary assessments to determine the urgency of patient needs.

• Collaborate with providers to facilitate timely interventions.

• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation.

• Provides education to patients regarding procedures, treatments, and preventive care.

• Assist with sterilizing equipment / maintain proper working knowledge of the Autoclave

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status and medical history.

• Educate patients on reproductive health, family planning, and postpartum care.

• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.

• Monitor patients for any complications during pregnancy or postpartum recovery.

• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient interactions.

• Follow up with patients regarding test results.

• Respond to patient messages and clinical concerns via phone and in the patient portal.

Requirements

• RN or LPN degree required
• 1-2 years of nursing experience in medical practice (preferably ob/gyn office) or hospital setting
• Experience in EMR
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize or assess calls in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients about their health.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care while advocating for women's health issues.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Prescription Benefits
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Sick and Personal day, Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401 (k)

Equal Opportunity Employment:

CWC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status. If you are selected for further consideration, you will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening. Flu vaccination is a required condition of employment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This job description has been approved by all levels of management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rockville, MD 20850 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockville, MD 20850: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40