Triage Practice Nurse Parkesburg Urgent Care (Full Time)

Lancaster General Health - Parkesburg, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Parkesburg, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Triage Practice Nurse at Parkesburg Urgent Care provides essential nursing services to patients of all ages, ensuring quality care through assessments, education, and procedural assistance. This role requires clinical judgment to provide advice via phone and in-person, administer medications, and facilitate patient communication with healthcare providers. The nurse also engages in performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and care coordination across various healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence based on clinical judgments and/or triage protocols.
• Consults with provider as necessary.
• Provides patient specific education including preventive care, chronic disease management, and medications.
• Prepares patients for visits using appropriate rooming standards tool.
• Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider.
• Prepares and assists providers with various procedures and exams.
• Performs Point of Care Testing and collects laboratory specimens.
• Authorizes prescription refills as instructed by the provider.
• Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.
• Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit.
• Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.
• Assists provider and patient in reviewing and revising care plans and assesses patient progress.
• Follows up with patients between visits as necessary.
• Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services.
• Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care.
• Assists in coordination of referrals, education, and community resources.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.
• Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
• Serves as a patient experience advocate during interactions with patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Completion of a LPN or RN educational program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pennsylvania.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as required.

Nice-to-haves

• One to two years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician's office.
• Prior triage, emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care, or other related specialty nursing experience.

Benefits

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes