RN Telephone Advice-Remote Eligible in Lakewood, CO in UCHealth
Job title: RN Telephone Advice-Remote Eligible
Company: UCHealth
Job description: Description
You must reside in Colorado for this remote position.
Summary:
Receives and responds to consumer calls for health care assistance using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Work Schedule: Part Time Flex
Responsibilities:
Elicits questions, concerns, and information from caller to assess symptoms, determine acuity, identify appropriate algorithm/protocol, and develop patient care plan.
Provides professional advice, education, and options based on assessment, established algorithm/protocol, and clinical judgment. When appropriate, contacts appropriate emergency response services.
Provides referrals to healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate, including locations, hours, and contact information. Assists caller with scheduling appointments at referral sources when appropriate.
Documents calls, responses, and referrals. Performs follow up calls to evaluate effectiveness of care and need for additional care.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Credentials:
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support * Other information:
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
- Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- 5 year incentive bonus
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year