LPG RN Phone Triage

Location: Orion Building -6630 Orion DriveFort Myers FL 33912

Department: LPG RN Nurse Triage

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:45:00 AM to 7:15:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.27 - $40.86 / hour

Summary

Lee Physician Group is seeking an experienced RN to join their Nurse Triage Team located at the Orion Building in Fort Myers. This RN will cover primary care calls, crisis calls as well as some specialty areas (GI, adult endocrinology, Neuro and Rheumatology). The hours are:

Weekday Shifts - 8:45 am to 7:15 pm, every other weekend hours are 7:00 am to 5:15 pm. Holidays are rotated.

Benefits:

• We provide a caring and compassionate environment for our patients and our staff
• Medical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hire
• Free Employee Health and inexpensive prescription plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 years
• Education Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts.and more!

Completes a detailed clinical assessment via telephone to identify the urgency and nature of the patients condition and coordinates the appropriate disposition to receive healthcare. Responsible for utilizing the nursing process and Evidence-Based decision support tools. Makes complex decisions based on nursing assessment, effective listening, critical thinking, advanced assessment and communication skills are essential. In addition to patient triage, the RN will facilitate other care delivery and self-care advice as the situation warrants.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained	Program of Study	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Bachelor's	Nursing	Preferred

Additional Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required	Area of Experience	Required/ Preferred	and/or
3 Years	Nursing	Required

Additional Requirements

3 years nursing experience in emergency medicine, medical surgical, case management, ICU, urgent care, Outpatient clinics, ambulatory care sites, or physician office experience required. Formal or informal telephone nursing preferred.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Registered Nurse License	Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations	Required/ Preferred	and/or
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)	Required
Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification	Preferred

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