Triage Specialist, LPN

Description

Join Our Team: Triage Specialist (LPN) – Hybrid Role

Urological Consultants of Grand Rapids

Are you an LPN who thrives in a fast-paced environment where your clinical judgment truly matters?

Urological Consultants of Grand Rapids, an affiliate of Solaris Health, is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Triage Specialist (LPN) to join our premier urology practice. This is a unique hybrid role designed for the nurse who loves both direct patient interaction and the critical thinking involved in clinical coordination and phone triage.

Join a team where your organizational skills are celebrated and help us pave the way for our patients' health. Apply today and find the professional balance you've been looking for.

Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No weekends!)
• Pay: Competitive, based on experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We value our staff and provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future:

• Full Insurance: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.

Your Role & Responsibilities

In this hybrid capacity, you will balance clinical intake with administrative triage:

• Clinical Assessment: Conduct initial assessments, take vitals, and perform phlebotomy/lab draws.
• Triage Priority: Use specific guidelines to determine the urgency of patient needs and assign priority levels for admissions and consultations.
• Patient Advocacy: Act as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure clear communication and confidentiality.
• Care Coordination: Manage medication refills, communicate test results, and provide post-op instructions.
• Crisis Intervention: Quickly identify and initiate diagnostic or therapeutic measures based on standing protocols.

Qualifications We Are Looking For

• Licensure: Current, unencumbered LPN license.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related medical and critical/emergency care experience.
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in EMR systems, Microsoft Office, and exceptional patient service skills.
• Attributes: A calm demeanor under pressure, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a high standard of ethical conduct.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are a motivated LPN looking to elevate your career in a specialized clinical setting with a predictable schedule, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today! Please submit your resume and desired pay rate through our application portal.

Urological Consultants of Grand Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Triage Specialist, LPN conducts initial assessments to evaluate how urgently a patient needs care. They ask questions, check vital signs and coordinate care with other medical professionals including physicians. The primary focus of a Triage Specialist, LPN is to ensure that the patients who are most in need of care receive it first and that other members of the care team are ready to begin treatments as quickly as possible to ensure quality care.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interviews patient and/or family to obtain medical histories and to make an accurate assessment.
• Uses a specific set of guidelines when performing patient assessments to determine how severe their condition is and how urgent their needs are, exactly what type of attention they need, which medical professionals are needed for consultations and where they should be placed in the queue for admissions.
• Assigns a triage priority based on observations and available information.
• Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols.
• Calls for crisis intervention if appropriate.
• Rooms patients, follows the initial intake process, and is available for instructions from the physician regarding the patient.
• Responds to phone calls for test results, medication refills, postop instructions, answers general questions.
• Communicat