Triage Nurse LPN or RN (Part Time/Weekends)
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, East Petersburg, PA, United States
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Location: East Petersburg, PA. Opportunity to work remotely after onsite onboarding and training for a minimum of 6+ months and demonstration of proficiency in the role. Hours: Part time (24 hours per week). Weekend only position. Two 12‑hour shifts (8am‑8pm).
Sign‑on bonus: Up to $2,500, prorated based on FTE. 2‑year commitment. External applicants only.
Position Summary
This position provides support to providers, staff and patients under the auspices of the LGHP (Lancaster General Health Physicians) and/or partnering practices. The triage nurse assists with triage in the EMR inbox and nurse telephone line, nurse case management, collaboration with clinical teams, clinicians, and other departments as necessary, and provides quality patient care in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
Essential Functions
Monitors and responds to triage calls in person, through the nurse phone line and/or via an EPIC inbox.
Talks directly to patients on the telephone and directs them to emergency rooms/urgent care centers, dispenses home health advice, or schedules appointments with health care clinicians during office hours.
Determines urgency of seeing patient based on brief assessment and familiarity with patient’s condition and history.
Uses computerized, evidence‑based clinical decision‑making including algorithms.
Sends patients with high‑risk chief complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, or severe headaches to emergency departments immediately or arranges for an ambulance.
Provides appropriate home health advice to patients who do not need to go directly to the emergency room, and schedules appointment with provider as necessary.
Ensures accurate documentation for all conversations and treatments are recorded in patient’s electronic medical record.
Arranges appointments for patients who do not need to go to the emergency room but need to see a physician. Consults with clinicians as needed.
Provides generalized health information as appropriate when patients have questions, i.e. “Do I need a flu shot?”
Serves as a clinical resource and professional role model for other nursing staff.
Prioritizes work tasks and services and completes them in a timely manner.
Assists in medical chart reviews and compiling data for audits and reports.
Maintains accurate, clear and concise progress notes, problem lists, and medication lists.
Provides patient education regarding disease processes, therapies, and healthful behaviors. Communicates appropriately and tactfully with all staff, patients, families, consultants, and community members in accordance with the Penn Medicine Experience Standards.
Provides timely response to calls and patient/staff inquiries.
Participates in staff, planning, in‑service, and other meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned as related to triage workflows.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.
Healthcare BLS.
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in direct patient care within a Family Medicine office setting or minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an emergency department.
CPR Certification – American Heart Association AHA Basic Life Support. CPR must be within 30 days of hire.
Strong customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual.
Computer skills and knowledge of word processing.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an independent environment.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Location: East Petersburg, PA. Opportunity to work remotely after onsite onboarding and training for a minimum of 6+ months and demonstration of proficiency in the role. Hours: Part time (24 hours per week). Weekend only position. Two 12‑hour shifts (8am‑8pm).
Sign‑on bonus: Up to $2,500, prorated based on FTE. 2‑year commitment. External applicants only.
Position Summary
This position provides support to providers, staff and patients under the auspices of the LGHP (Lancaster General Health Physicians) and/or partnering practices. The triage nurse assists with triage in the EMR inbox and nurse telephone line, nurse case management, collaboration with clinical teams, clinicians, and other departments as necessary, and provides quality patient care in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
Essential Functions
Monitors and responds to triage calls in person, through the nurse phone line and/or via an EPIC inbox.
Talks directly to patients on the telephone and directs them to emergency rooms/urgent care centers, dispenses home health advice, or schedules appointments with health care clinicians during office hours.
Determines urgency of seeing patient based on brief assessment and familiarity with patient’s condition and history.
Uses computerized, evidence‑based clinical decision‑making including algorithms.
Sends patients with high‑risk chief complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, or severe headaches to emergency departments immediately or arranges for an ambulance.
Provides appropriate home health advice to patients who do not need to go directly to the emergency room, and schedules appointment with provider as necessary.
Ensures accurate documentation for all conversations and treatments are recorded in patient’s electronic medical record.
Arranges appointments for patients who do not need to go to the emergency room but need to see a physician. Consults with clinicians as needed.
Provides generalized health information as appropriate when patients have questions, i.e. “Do I need a flu shot?”
Serves as a clinical resource and professional role model for other nursing staff.
Prioritizes work tasks and services and completes them in a timely manner.
Assists in medical chart reviews and compiling data for audits and reports.
Maintains accurate, clear and concise progress notes, problem lists, and medication lists.
Provides patient education regarding disease processes, therapies, and healthful behaviors. Communicates appropriately and tactfully with all staff, patients, families, consultants, and community members in accordance with the Penn Medicine Experience Standards.
Provides timely response to calls and patient/staff inquiries.
Participates in staff, planning, in‑service, and other meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned as related to triage workflows.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.
Healthcare BLS.
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in direct patient care within a Family Medicine office setting or minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an emergency department.
CPR Certification – American Heart Association AHA Basic Life Support. CPR must be within 30 days of hire.
Strong customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual.
Computer skills and knowledge of word processing.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an independent environment.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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