RN Telephone Advice
Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: September 14, 2021
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Job Description:
Summary:
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.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate
action.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse
* Basic Life Support
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.
ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: Multi-state RN
license required upon hire.
Are you a RN New Grad? Visit
https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out
about our exciting New Grad opportunities!
The pay range for this position is: $33.08 - $51.27 / hour. Pay
is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. 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
We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of
every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the
extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest
and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the
commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients
and their families. We foster a true human connection and give
people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at
UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,
integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for
individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is
ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each 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
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and
perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our
institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer,
UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on
valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in
any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be
discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed,
color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental
or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth
does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a
disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act
and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an
undue hardship on the organization.
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