MOA, LPN or RN for a full-time Phone Triage Position
MOA, LPN or RN for a full-time Phone Triage Position - Family Physicians of Western Colorado
Family Physicians of Western Colorado is seeking an experienced MOA, LPN or RN for a full-time Phone Triage position. This person is the advocate between the provider and patient. The starting pay for this position for MOA - $16.25 LPN/RN - $18.95 PCP also pays for 100% of the employees' health insurance which is a monthly $737 benefit.
The duties include but not limited to: - Assure positive communications among fellow nurses, physicians, patients and families. - Work independently utilizing critical nursing skills - Responds to all emergent phone calls and EHR messages to assess and give directives Management of Triage Task Box - Reporting of diagnostic testing, referrals, ordering & scheduling of tests - Home health, Hospice referral, and Nursing Home placements and the coordination of care - Refilling and monitoring the use of medications and pain management, implementing the chronic Opioid protocol and the calculations of the MEDD - Coordinating patient care with the outside facilities - IV therapy if certified - Case Management of the following protocols and implementing the action plan and prescribing of medications; UTI's, Strep, Candidiasis, COPD, CHF, Asthma, and Coumadin, chronic opioids and pain management - Supporting floor staff when needed (blood draws, catheters, injections)
We offer excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K, Employee Assistance Program, competitive wages, friendly work environment and more.