What are the responsibilities and job description for the Triage Nurse position at Piedmont Health Services?
Job Description
Job Description
About Piedmont Health Services
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.
What's an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.
Job Title – Triage Nurse
Department - Nursing
Reports to - Nurse Manager
Benefits -
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
- 403(b) Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Training Career Ladder
About Position : Utilizes the nursing process including : assessment, planning, implementation evaluation and recording of patient care and patient
education. Provides support to providers by anticipating needs and providing assistance in the provision of care. Coordinates services
with other members of the health-care team, internal and external, to provide complex patient care. Answers or returns phone calls.
Provides onsite and telephone triage. Mentors and participates in the orientation of new staff. Provides leadership and models
professional behavior for the Medical Assistants. Assists with the check in process when needed. Serves as a member of the
interdisciplinary care team and participates in huddles. Performs other duties as assigned. Practices within the scope of the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and Piedmont Health Services' policies, procedures, and standards. Performs all other duties, as assigned.
301 Lloyd St, Carrboro NC 27510
Schedule : Monday-Friday : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm (One late night
No Remote Option)
Duties / Responsibilities -
Qualifications -
Education : Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current / valid License : Current / valid NC Registered Nurse's License and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required.
Required : One year of general registered nursing experience preferably within the last five years.
Preferred experience : Previous experience in an ambulatory health care setting, Bi-lingual
Pay Range - Dependent upon LPN or RN
EEO Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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