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HarmonyCares

Clinical Triage Nurse, RN

HarmonyCares, Troy, Michigan, United States, 48083

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Clinical Triage Nurse, RN

– HarmonyCares

Overview HarmonyCares is a leading national value-based provider of in-home primary care services for people with complex healthcare needs. Headquartered out of Troy, Michigan, HarmonyCares operates home-based primary care practices in 14 states and employs more than 200 primary care providers to deliver patient-centered care under an integrated, team-based, physician-driven model.

Our Mission To bring personalized, quality-based healthcare to the home of patients who have difficulty accessing care.

Our Shared Vision Every patient deserves access to quality healthcare.

Our Values The way we care is our legacy. Every interaction counts. Go the extra mile. Empower and support each other.

Why You Should Want to Work with Us Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, and much more

401K Retirement Plan (with company match)

Tuition, Professional License and Certification Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, Holidays and Volunteer Time Paid

Great Place to Work Certified

Established in 11 states

Largest home-based primary care practice in the US for over 28 years, making a huge impact in healthcare today!

Responsibilities The Clinical Triage Nurse, RN assists with triage of inbound sick calls from Medical Group patients. The primary responsibility will be to assess patient symptoms, provide appropriate medical advice, determine the level of care required and coordinate care with a care team. This position requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work remotely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prioritize and respond promptly to each inbound phone call and voicemail received

Adhere to daily availability expectations based on schedule

Demonstrate exceptional customer service by addressing all inquiries, concerns, and needs with empathy, professionalism, and a solutions-oriented mindset

Practice appropriate judgment when classifying whether the inbound interaction requires clinical triage or transfer to another care team member. Utilize appropriate process when conducting necessary transfers

Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ symptoms and medical history over the phone. Utilize appropriate probing questions and EMR to gather information

Use evidence-based guidelines to make informed decisions about the urgency of patient conditions. Assign the appropriate triage priority based on available information

Utilize correct judgment to identify when crisis intervention is required. Adhere to outlined protocols for connecting the patient to emergency services

Educate patients, caregivers, and others on health maintenance, disease prevention, self-care, medications, and necessary follow-up steps per protocol

Perform outbound phone calls to communicate provider orders on behalf of the provider

Collaborate with the care team to ensure patient needs are met and follow-ups are appropriately completed

Communicate effectively with patients and their families, addressing their concerns and providing emotional support

Test Results Prioritize and respond promptly to each inbound result received

Practice appropriate judgment when classifying the urgency of a result and appropriate clinical information to convey to the provider

Analyze results data, identifying needs, patterns, and variances, and communicating findings to the provider

Perform data entry for patient results and quality metrics per defined protocol

Maintain clear and compassionate written and verbal communication with care team members

Adhere to all company-established policies and procedures

Meet required quality standards and productivity expectations

Appropriately identify, acknowledge, elevate, and address patient complaints, grievances, and concerns promptly and effectively

Collaborate with the care team members to promote quality patient care, satisfaction, and outcomes

Participate in projects and quality improvement initiatives as assigned

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Triage Manager and/or Director as related to clinical performance and outcomes

Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience Graduate of approved or accredited nursing education program as a Registered Nurse

Current valid RN license; must obtain/maintain RN license within all service states within 6 months of hire

Completion of required nursing continued education requirements

Ability to react decisively and quickly in urgent and emergent situations

Strong comprehension of medical terminology and pharmaceuticals

Demonstrated experience with multi-tasking

Strong communication skills (written & spoken)

Proficiency in using electronic health records (HER) system

Ability to communicate effectively with providers, patient care teams, patients, patients’ family members and facility staff

Ability to work remotely and independently

Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and techniques in primary healthcare

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Conflict resolution skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid insurances and programs

2+ years of experience as an RN

Contact center experience

Nurse triage experience

Experience in Aprima (EHR)

Multistate License (MSL)

Posted Max Pay Rate USD $40.78/hr

Posted Min Pay Rate USD $33.36/hr

Pay Transparency Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.

Notice HarmonyCares and HarmonyCares Hospice are not affiliated with Harmony Hospice Care. HarmonyCares Hospice does not conduct business in OH. HarmonyCares Hospice conducts business in MI, VA, WI, TX, IN, IL.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Home Health Care Services

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