RN Clinic Triage Dermatology

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the telephone assessment of patient condition and determining appropriate treatment for patient under the supervision of the provider.

• Assists in developing and maintaining appropriate triage system/protocols.
• Screens patient phone calls for urgency of need and prioritizes stat requests.
• Advises patient of treatment when appropriate according to clinic policy.
• Consults with provider or schedules appointment when needed.
• Maintains educational material for patients and staff.
• Provides patient care when necessary to assist clinical personnel.
• Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day.
• Develops, maintains and updates standing orders with providers.
• Follow refill request guidelines.
• Assist with patient related activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Previous nursing experience

• Skills in assessment of patient condition and taking vital signs
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Skills in preparing and maintaining records and reports
• Ability to effectively handle fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

• Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licnesed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification

• 5-7 years of nursing experience

• Time Awareness - Continuous
• Writing - Continuous
• Initiation of Work - Continuous
• Memory - Continuous
• Receptiveness to Change - Frequent
• Reasoning - Continuous
• Required Sequences in Work - Occasional
• Problem Solving - Continuous
• Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
• Social Interactions - Continuous
• Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
• Conflict Management - Continuous
• Reading - Continuous
• Detail Oriented - Continuous

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.  to view the benefits available.