REMOTE - Triage Nurse - RN - Evening Hours and Every other Weekend - R8452

*Evening hours - 3pm-1:30am - every other weekend, every other holiday* *Shift differential* The Triage Nurse is responsible for using decision support software to perform telephonic clinical triage and health information service for CareSource managed health plans and external clients.

Utilize assessment skills and the nursing process for care of healthy, as well as acutely or chronically ill or injured clients, including pediatric, adult, maternity, and geriatric members Function as patient advocate by facilitating accessibility to healthcare and provide collaborative service for other CareSource departments Educate members to assist them in making informed decisions regarding personal healthcare Assess health status and direct members to the most appropriate level of care Utilize critical reasoning in clinical decision-making Inform callers of preventative healthcare measures Identify and refer appropriate members for Case Management Provide information about benefits, services and programs that allows members to maximize healthcare resources Assess caller's needs and assists with issues related to member's care Manage telephone interactions with compassion and respect for cultural, educational and psychosocial differences of individuals Utilize multiple computer applications to document all information in an accurate manner Practice in compliance with AAACN,URAC and NCQA standards and regulatory requirements Keep abreast of trends in healthcare delivery and managed care Participate in self-managed team: daily operations, quality audits, preceptor/training resource, etc. Maintains and contributes to a collaborative professional and ethical work environment. Perform any other job duties as requested