Telephone Triage Nurse

About WakeMed:

Position Information:

The Telephone Triage Nurse is responsible for providing appropriate health information as well as triaging the patient to the most appropriate level of care. By utilizing assessment skills in conjunction with established medical protocols will provide phone advice education and triage within a full spectrum of acuity. Utilizing comprehensive nursing skills to assess and advise patients and their families a plan of care is implemented. The plan is based upon the patient's developmental and health care needs as identified through the telephonic assessment of the patient and/or the caller's physical and psychological status in response to the established clinical guidelines. The Telephone Triage Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission values and management of patient care services.

Experience Requirements:

2 Years Nursing- Related Area Required- And 3 Years Nursing- Related Area Preferred

Education Required:

Graduate Nursing Required- Or College Courses Nursing Required- With Required Licensure/Certification- And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Registered Nurse Required

Hours of Work:

Monday- Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-1230

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

Call Requirements:

none