RN Triage - Infusion and Neurology Float

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Neuroscience Group is currently looking for an Triage Nurse (RN) to work as a float between our Neurology Triage Team and our Infusions Team. This position will be full time working 4 days per week (.8). As an integral member of the Clinical Services Team, the Infusion and Neurology Float Nurse is responsible for managing incoming / outgoing calls, collaborating with the physician / nurse practitioner, and addressing patient needs in a timely manner. This position is also cross trained in the infusion department where they will be trained to be responsible for maintaining skills needed to schedule and safely administer medications to patients. Individual must be organized and be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. Follow through is imperative.

For over thirty years, Neuroscience Group has provided excellent neurologic care for the Fox Valley and Northeast Wisconsin. Ours is the only medical facility in the area that combines neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedic spine surgery, interventional and non-interventional pain management, and physical therapy. Our practice has grown to over 40 providers and serves patients in nine outlying clinics scattered throughout the region. Our mission is to improve lives by providing the very best in brain, spine and pain care and we do that by living our company core values : compassionate care, teamwork, fiscal responsibility, continuous learning, leadership and community involvement.

Requirements : RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Serves as the primary contact for patients telephoning the office with questions or problems / concerns that are of a clinical nature.
• Triages patient calls and communicates with the patient's MD / AP regarding the appropriate action.
• Initiates follow-up phone calls to patients for the purpose of reinforcing educational information, assessing response to treatment / medication, and informing them of test results and the subsequent plan of care.
• Documents in the medical record, in a timely and accurate manner, all pertinent patient information to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Responsible for patient teaching / education regarding medication injections.
• Stocks and maintains sample medication closet, dispensing samples as directed by physician.
• Assists patients with the enrollment process necessary for financial assistance to obtain prescribed medication as appropriate.
• Regularly attends and contributes positively to team and organizational meetings.
• All other temporary and / or permanent duties as assigned by the RN Triage Nurse Team Lead.
• Perform all Infusion Nursing Tasks including, IVs, phlebotomy, monitoring hemodynamics, monitoring patient pre and post medication administration, and other duties as trained and assigned.

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TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

BENEFITS :

At Neuroscience Group we offer a very competitive salary. In addition to great pay, we also offer the following benefits :