Location: Orion Building	----------	Department: Patient Outreach - Nurse Triage Department	----------	Workdays/Nights: Variable
6630 Orion Drive	----------	Shift: Shift 1	----------	8:00:00 AM to 6:30:00 PM
Fort Myers, FL 33912	----------	Work Type: Full Time	----------	Exempt: No

Job Summary

Summary:
This is not a remote Phone Triage position.

We are seeking an experienced RN to join our Patient Outreach - Nurse Triage Department. This RN will take inbound calls from existing patients of Lee Physician Group.

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.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

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.

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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.

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State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Registered Nurse License	Required

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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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