Pediatric Triage RN - Remote
Hello Pediatrics
Welkom, Free State
Nursing and care roles are in constant demand across SA hospitals, clinics and care homes, from caregivers to registered professional nurses.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, nursing roles in South Africa typically pay R14 000 to R40 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
Hello Pediatrics, PLLC
Hello Pediatrics is a virtual healthcare system with a mission to build a world-class telehealth partnership to support Pediatricians and their patients. We are integrated with primary care providers, delivering streamlined, highly-informed, patient-centered telehealth care from the comfort of home. Our patients benefit from the combination of accessible telemedicine and experienced practitioners. Our board-certified clinicians are committed to delivering a patient-family experience while assessing patients, answering questions, and developing a custom treatment plan for each child. We utilize a platform that will connect with primary care providers regarding all visits. We do so for patients from infancy through 21 years of age at lower costs than in-office visits. Founded by pediatricians, Hello Pediatrics is driven by improving patient outcomes and committed to providing the best care for children and parents needing peace of mind.
Job Responsibilities:
- The Registered Nurse is responsible for triaging patients to the appropriate level of care with the appropriate level of urgency
- Answer all inbound telephone calls with unparalleled customer service and in a timely manner
- Utilizes all appropriate clinical triage processes, protocols, and procedures to effectively navigate patients based on clinical needs
- Assesses patient symptoms or needs by phone to determine priority of treatment
- Understands the needs of patients and offers recommendations and education to triage patients and schedule them with the appropriate level of care
- Participates in care coordination for patients by working collaboratively with patients to best understand their needs and aiming to reduce ER admissions
- Assists patient in scheduling provider appointments and communicating with the provider as necessary
- Documents symptoms and instructions in the patient's electronic medical record
- Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to maintain standards and best practices within the field
- Comply with all HIPAA and other regulatory standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is a team player who can be part of a virtual healthcare team with medical assistants, pediatricians, and social workers, but is also an independent thinker and problem-solver who is comfortable working in a clinical environment.
- Active, unrestricted RN Licensure (multi-state or willing to convert to multi-state)
- Approximately 3 or more years of Pediatric nursing work experience
- Approximately 3 or more years of related work experience as a triage RN in a physician practice or hospital setting
- Previous supervisory experience
- Ability to maintain licensure in multiple states, as requested
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
- Positive and welcoming approach with all patients and coworkers
- Tech savvy with computer proficiency and keyboarding skills
- Familiarity with medical terminology and working with an EMR system
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and comfortable working in a startup environment
Benefits:
- Remote
- Health benefits effective day 1
- Collaborative & supportive team
- Opportunities for advancement
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Hello Pediatrics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Medical Specialty:
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Application Question(s):
- Is your license a multi-state compacted license?
- Are you seeking a full time, part time or per diem role?
- Which state(s) are you licensed in?
Experience:
- Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)
- Triage RN: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN license (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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