Experienced Pediatric Triage Nurse

Job Description

The Triage Nurse is a critical thinker responsible for providing compassionate patient-centered pediatric care, phone triage and care coordination.

• Provides compassionate patient-centered care, phone triage and care coordination.
• Follows Barton Schmitt triage protocols
• Assesses symptoms, severity and appropriately triage to home self-care, office or emergency care.
• Educates patients and parents about diagnosis, treatment and reasons for concern
• Coordinates patient's needs and identify resources.
• Provides emotional support to patients and parents.
• Completes paperwork and documentation necessary for rendered care
• Manages prescription refills adhering to office principles
• Assists clinical and front staff.
• Maintains knowledge with lab processes.
• Completes patient forms and write letters

• RN or LPN, with current State of Michigan license free and clear of any sanctions, required
• BLS certification preferred
• Past experience with EPIC preferred

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to consistently provide care appropriate for the age of the patient and the significance of their concern.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent information collection and documentation skills.
• Proficient with email, EMR, and general computer skills
• Must be kind, honest and reliable.