Job Description
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility:
Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
Location:
Fargo, ND
Address:
1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
40.00
Salary Range:
$29.50 - $44.50
Pay Info:
. $10,000 Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates!
Department Details
Come be part of a new and innovative pre-operative team in the Orthopedic Clearance Clinic!
This RN will provide guidance and pre-operative education to our patients who will be having total joint replacements. This education will take place over the phone or in person depending on the patient's preference. There is opportunity to help this role grow and evolve with our busy clinic. This nurse will work independently while also being part of a team of experienced Orthopedic RNs.
This individual will work closely with 2 APPs who operate our PACE clinic (pre-operative, assessment, and clearance). This clinic offers pre-operative history and physicals that ensure the patients is ready for surgery. The nurse will manage incoming phone calls and messages regarding pre-operative questions from patients and Providers. They will document information provided to patients in the electronic medical record and will ensure an accurate medical record is maintained.
Schedule is Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with no weekends or major holidays.
Job Summary
Answers patient inquiries over the telephone, assessing the severity of the patient's symptoms and medical needs according to triage algorithms. Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians. Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care. Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients' healthcare information is updated on time. Role does answer inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department. Educate patients based on calls that come in.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
One year of healthcare experience preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Within first 30 days of employment, all requirements to obtain license needed for role is completed. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit
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Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number:
R-0222365
Job Function:
Nursing
Featured:
No
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,