RN Clinic Triage Dermatology

**Brief Description** **Purpose of Job:** This position is responsible for the telephone assessment of patient condition and determining appropriate treatment for patient under the supervision of the provider. **Job Functions:** * Assists in developing and maintaining appropriate triage system/protocols. * Screens patient phone calls for urgency of need and prioritizes stat requests. * Advises patient of treatment when appropriate according to clinic policy. * Consults with provider or schedules appointment when needed. * Maintains educational material for patients and staff. * Provides patient care when necessary to assist clinical personnel. * Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day. * Develops, maintains and updates standing orders with providers. * Follow refill request guidelines. * Assist with patient related activities as needed. * Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Education/Work Experience** * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing * Previous nursing experience **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities** * Skills in assessment of patient condition and taking vital signs * Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions * Skills in preparing and maintaining records and reports * Ability to effectively handle fast paced environment * Ability to multi\-task * Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above **License/Certifications** * Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licnesed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process * Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification **Preferred Qualifications** * 5\-7 years of nursing experience **Cognitive and Mental Demands** Time Awareness \- Continuous Writing \- Continuous Initiation of Work \- Continuous Memory \- Continuous Receptiveness to Change \- Frequent Reasoning \- Continuous Required Sequences in Work \- Occasional Problem Solving \- Continuous Attentiveness Duration \- Continuous Social Interactions \- Continuous Mathematical Aptitude \- Frequent Conflict Management \- Continuous Reading \- Continuous Detail Oriented \- Continuous Link to Employee Health Physical Demands **Compensation** Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials. **Benefits** Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.