Nurse Manager - Phone Triage jobs in New Jersey

Nurse Manager - Phone Triage manages the day-to-day operation of a nurse triage call center and implements established policies, procedures, and service models. Uses performance and quality standards to achieve and maintain required care delivery levels. Being a Nurse Manager - Phone Triage monitors operations with call data analysis to identify trends, measure productivity, and respond to increases in demand for services. Conducts recruitment and selection activities to maintain optimum levels of nursing staff. Additionally, Nurse Manager - Phone Triage ensures compliance with nursing staff standards for competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. Responds to escalated problems and may provide patient care evaluations and recommend responses. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Nurse Manager - Phone Triage manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Nurse Manager - Phone Triage typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Triage Nurse
  • Zufall Health
  • Dover, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Position SummaryThe Telephone Triage Nurse manages and responds to all time-sensitive, symptom-based calls received by Zufall Health Center. The Telephone Triage Nurse handles telephone nursing practice that focuses on assessment, prioritization, and referral to the appropriate level of care at the health center. Most importantly, the Telephone Triage Nurse supports the mission and vision of the Zufall Health Center. Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities Consistently adheres to all departmental policies and procedures.Conducts all aspects of job in a professional and ethical manner.Works independently with little or no supervision, but uses available resources for problem resolution as indicated by circumstances or need.Completes assignments in a timely and efficient manner.Maintains high level of confidentially and HIPAA compliance.Works collaboratively with team members to assure the optimal outcomes of care and service.Utilizes departmental resources prudently and appropriately.Uses communication methods which create and foster a positive image of the department, upholding the values of the Zufall Health Center.Communicates appropriately both verbally and in writing; uses appropriate mechanisms for identifying and resolving work related issues.Keeps manager or supervisor informed of work­ related issues at all times.Performs additional duties as determined by supervisor. Specific Duties Interaction with Patients Answers the telephone and has aninteractive process between the patient (and/or the person calling for the patient, i.e. family member, i.e., consent-approved person) that involves identifying the nature and urgency of patient’s health care needs and determine appropriate disposition, i.e. scheduling appointments or directs the patient for immediate care. Maintains process for Telephone Nursing: 1. Information gathering; 2. Processing information: Identify and verify problem; Planning; Decision making (what needs to be done); 3. Output Disposition (make appointment/refer to immediate care); 4) Closing call by documentation in a telephone encounter.Receives all explicit and implicit information: Signs & symptoms; Verbal (concrete) information; Distinguishes high acuity calls (symptom based calls)/low acuity calls (physiologic need not readily apparent); low complexity (obvious needs)/high complexity; contextual factors (distance from care, available transportation, patient preferences).Converts patient data into medical information (e.g. separating relevant from irrelevant information) and enters in eCW as Telephone Triage Telephone Encounters. The information is processed (nature, urgency, implications for patient management). Calls are documented with the following information: when appt given; advice only calls; not patients of your practice and anonymous callers.Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, pleasant, and helpful manner on the telephone and in person, as necessary. The nurse translates necessary medical information into language the caller can understand. Assesses health literacy level as well as language needs and uses tools and resources as necessary. Closing the triage call, the nurse confirms understanding and the patient’s intent to comply with the plan and documents same in the Telephone encounter.Communicates and consults with the medical staff regarding patient’s condition as necessary.  CommunicationMaintains patients’ confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations as stated in the ZHC policies and procedures manual.Answers inquiries of patients and public via telephone or in person or regarding regulations and services; when necessary, refers inquiries to appropriate person or department. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Has knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, and electronic medical records.Displays critical thinking, competency, and standardjudgment.Have strong communication skills and excellent customer service skills.Be able to work with very little supervision.Be able to adapt quickly to unanticipated changes in work flow or work process, or frequent changes in insurances rules and coverage changes. Be able to understand, carry out, and remember verbal and written instructions. Bilingual English and Spanish required.  Education, Training and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Have minimum of two years clinical experience in ambulatory care setting or equivalent experienceKnowledge of QA/PI processes and models, accreditation procedures such as PCMH or the Joint Commission, preferred.
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Triage Nurse
  • Zufall Health
  • Dover, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Position SummaryThe Telephone Triage Nurse manages and responds to all time-sensitive, symptom-based calls received by Zufall Health Center. The Telephone Triage Nurse handles telephone nursing practi...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Triage Nurse, Oncology
  • Astera Cancer Care
  • East Brunswick, NJ FULL_TIME
  • General Responsibilities: Perform a short evaluation of the patient situation to estimate severity of illness and/or injury including learning about the patients’ chief complaint and, as possible obta...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN Triage & Support)
  • Axia Women's Health Premier Women's Health of SJ
  • Mullica Hill, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Axia Women’s Health is leading the way in improving women's health. At the core of achieving this is a caring, connected, and progressive community of more than 500 providers across nearly 200 women's...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Triage & Support
  • Axia Logo Horizontal
  • Mullica Hill, NJ FULL_TIME
  • At Axia Women’s Health, recognized as a Great Place to Work for a 2nd year in a row, our vision is to lead the way in improving women's health. At the core of achieving this is a caring, connected, an...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Triage
  • AXIS Capital
  • Red Bank, NJ FULL_TIME
  • This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and sup...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical Surgical
  • Rush Copley Medical Center
  • Aurora, IL
  • We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to join RUSH Copley's Medical Surgical team. The ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Manager, IMT Brooklyn
  • VNS Health
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Overview Provides direct psychiatric evaluation, medical assessment and intervention to clients admitted to Behavioral H...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality & Safety Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) - HomeCare
  • Hartford Healthcare
  • Abington, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Work whereevery momentmatters. ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality & Safety Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) - HomeCare
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  • Hampton, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Work whereevery momentmatters. ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality & Safety Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) - HomeCare
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  • Chaplin, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Work whereevery momentmatters. ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MO - Clinical Nurse Manager - Springfield
  • Tekfortune Inc.
  • Springfield, MO
  • Job Description: Education: Licensed RN in the state of employment. Associates Degree or Bachelor s Degree in nursing is...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MO - Clinical Nurse Manager - Springfield
  • HexaQuEST Global - Healthcare
  • Springfield, MO
  • Job Description: Education: Licensed RN in the state of employment. Associates Degree or Bachelor s Degree in nursing is...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Manager - Endoscopy
  • Epic Oncology Staffing
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Position Scope: This position plans and provides clinical support to patients and staff for nursing services in GI/Endos...
  • 9/18/2023 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Nurse Manager - Phone Triage jobs
$126,994 to $173,023

Nurse Manager - Phone Triage in Montgomery, AL
We’ve identified four top characteristics and strengths that make the best telephone triage nurses.
February 01, 2020
Nurse Manager - Phone Triage in Kansas City, MO
Patients who receive telephone consultations from their GP or practice nurse are more likely to need care in the month after their phone call than those who see a clinician face-to-face, a UK study suggests.
December 25, 2019
Nurse Manager - Phone Triage in Somerset, NJ
Telephone triage has become increasingly popular in general practice as demand for appointments to see GPs has soared, with patients called by a doctor or nurse who can either deal with the problem over the phone, or decide as and when a patient needs to be seen.
December 26, 2019