Triage Phone Nurse Jobs

Pediatric Associates was founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955. The same clinician-led, evidence-based, medical home passion is a unifying driver for those who join Pediatric Associates Family of Companies. The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is a growing team of Pediatricians and Pediatric Care Teammates who are excited to be part of the first nationwide Pediatric Primary Care Medical Home. We

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The LVN Triage is responsible for triaging patient calls and identifying which patients need in-office medical care versus OTP medical questions answered by using the protocols put in place the Medical Director and Lead Clinicians. All questions should go to lead clinicians to answer should the LVN not be able to make a confident decision based on the information given by the parent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.

Some Quality metrics for the triage position include but are not limited to…

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Graduation from accredited LVN program required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting required.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• CPR required
• LVN Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public
• Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly
• Knowledge of universal precaution procedures in medical safety practices

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Reach outward, reach above shoulder
• Manual Dexterity
• Sitting, walking, squat or kneel, bending
• Indoor work
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less
• Operating computer

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision
• Sense of smell
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Sense of touch
• Sense of sound

Further our uniqueness by ensuring the clinician voice is leading our medical home innovations.

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.