Triage Nurse - LPN

FAMILY MEDICINE OF SOUTH BEND PC

Triage Nurse - LPN

South Bend, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Company parties

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Job Summary

    We are seeking an LPN to join our team full-time or part-time! As a Triage Nurse you will evaluate patients by phone or electronically to determine the severity of symptoms and appropriate next steps. The nurse uses clinical judgment, nursing protocols, and assessment skills to prioritize and provide timely guidelines.

    Responsibilities

    Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs

    Assess patients' symptoms, medical history, and current condition.

    Recommend appropriate care, such as emergency services, urgent care, same day appointments, or routine follow-up

    Communicate with physicians and physician assistants.

    Provide patient education regarding symptoms, medications, treatments, and follow-up care.

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties

    Qualifications

    Current LPN license

    BLS Certification

    Excellent customer service skills

    Strong attention to detail