Registered Nurse-Triage

Summary

Lee Physician Group is seeking an experienced RN to join their Phone Triage Team in Fort Myers .This is a full time position. We are seeking an RN with a mixed clinical history within outpatient/primary care, home health, triage and critical care nursing to handle the wide variety of calls to best serve our patients.

• 3 years of nursing experience is required
• Potential to be a hybrid position once clinical competency has been demonstrated
• Must live within driving distance to the office
• Weekends and Holidays are rotated

Completes a detailed clinical assessment via telephone to identify the urgency and nature of the patients condition and coordinates the appropriate disposition to receive healthcare. Responsible for utilizing the nursing process and Evidence-Based decision support tools. Makes complex decisions based on nursing assessment, effective listening, critical thinking, advanced assessment and communication skills are essential. In addition to patient triage, the RN will facilitate other care delivery and self-care advice as the situation warrants.

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained

Program of Study

Required/

Preferred

and/or

Bachelor's

Nursing

Preferred

Additional Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required

Area of Experience

Required/

Preferred

and/or

3 Years

Nursing

Required

Additional Requirements

3 years nursing experience in emergency medicine, medical surgical, case management, ICU, urgent care, Outpatient clinics, ambulatory care sites, or physician office experience required. Formal or informal telephone nursing preferred.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses

Required/

Preferred

and/or

Registered Nurse License

Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations

Required/

Preferred

and/or

BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)

Required

Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification

Preferred