RN Telephone Advice

Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSummary: Receives and responds to consumer calls for health care assistance using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Work Schedule: Part Time Flex Responsibilities: Elicits questions, concerns, and information from caller to assess symptoms, determine acuity, identify appropriate algorithm/protocol, and develop patient care plan. Provides professional advice, education, and options based on assessment, established algorithm/protocol, and clinical judgment. When appropriate, contacts appropriate emergency response services. Provides referrals to healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate, including locations, hours, and contact information. Assists caller with scheduling appointments at referral sources when appropriate. Documents calls, responses, and referrals. Performs follow up calls to evaluate effectiveness of care and need for additional care. Withinscope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in afast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Requirements: * Credentials: Essential: * Registered Nurse * Basic Life Support * Other information: Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program. Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Relevant life support certification as determined at position level. Minimum Experience: 2 years of nursing experience. * IF APPLICABLE: BLSthrough the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for theProfessional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPRcard must be good through sixty days of hire. All life supportcertification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association orthe American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Crossfor the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will needto be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.) IFAPPLICABLE: Are you a RN NewGrad? Visit tofind out about our exciting New Grad opportunities! This position's pay range starts at: $31.230000/hour. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need. At UCHealth, we do things differently Webelieve in something different: a focus on the individuality of every big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all thosewe serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative healthcare system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the bestpossible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true humanconnection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career atUCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion. Goingbeyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive andintellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us,that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what isright, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so thateach of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningfulcareer. There's no limits to your potential here. Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today! UCHealthrecognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives thatequal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As anaffirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to makingall employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicantshall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges ofemployment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual'srace, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mentalor physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgenderstatus, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does notdiscriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as definedunder the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonableaccommodations, when they do not impose an undue h

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