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Triage Nurse Nights - Compact State Licensed RN

CareSource, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444

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Job Summary *Nights - every other weekend, every other holiday* *Shift differential*

Essential Functions

Utilize assessment skills and evidence-based triage guidelines for triage of healthy, as well as acutely or chronically ill or injured members, including pediatric, adult, maternity, and geriatric members

Utilize provided training, skills and evidence-based triage guidelines to assess and assist members experiencing behavioral health challenges and crises.

Function as patient advocate by facilitating accessibility to healthcare and provide linkage to other CareSource departments

Educate patients about their health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care measures.

Assess health status and direct members to the most appropriate level of care

Utilize critical reasoning in clinical decision-making

Inform callers of preventative healthcare measures due

Identify and refer appropriate members for Care Management

Provide information about benefits, services and programs that allows members to maximize healthcare resources, as needed

Manage telephone interactions with compassion and respect for cultural, educational and psychosocial differences of individuals

Manage crisis situations effectively, providing appropriate resources and referrals to callers in distress.

Utilize multiple computer applications to document all information in an accurate manner

Practice in compliance with AAACN, URAC and NCQA standards and regulatory requirements

Keep abreast of trends in healthcare delivery and managed care

Participate in departmental activities such as quality audits, preceptorship/training as needed

Maintains and contributes to a collaborative professional and ethical work environment.

Provide support during times of emergent or critical staffing needs

Performs any other job related duties as requested.

Education and Experience

Associates degree in Nursing required

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Three (3) years progressive clinical experience as an RN required

Triage, Emergency Nursing, Critical Care, or acute care experience within the past 3 years is strongly preferred

Behavioral Health experience preferred

Telephone Triage in a call center setting preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills

Strong computer skills

Strong clinical assessment skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Attention to Detail

Critical listening and thinking skills

Decision making/problem solving skills

Proper phone etiquette

Customer service oriented

Broad base of clinical knowledge

Teaching skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure and in member life threatening situations

Ability to apply multiple communicative skills while utilizing available tools and resources simultaneously

Exemplify CareSource's Mission in our behavior and member interactions

Licensure and Certification

Current, unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice required

Multi-state RN licensure preferred

Ability to obtain licensure by endorsement in non-compact states when applicable

Working Conditions

General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Travel is not typically required

Compensation Range $62,700.00 - $100,400.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate's education, training, and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee's total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type Hourly

Competencies

Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture

Cultivate Partnerships

Develop Self and Others

Drive Execution

Influence Others

Pursue Personal Excellence

Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

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