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Advocate Aurora Health

Triage Registered Nurse, Patient Access and Care Team

Advocate Aurora Health

. Assess patient needs telephonically using nursing processes and established protocols .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $36 - $53 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and education while applying evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and outcomes. Proficient in coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining compliance with clinical documentation standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Registered Nurse License2+ Years Acute Care ExperienceEmergency Department ExperienceCritical Thinking SkillsExcellent Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Patient AssessmentCare PlanningEvidence-Based PracticeClinical DocumentationSymptom IdentificationTreatment RecommendationsPatient Safety ProtocolsMulti-System DocumentationMedication ManagementPatient Education
Soft Skills
EmpathyActive ListeningProblem-SolvingCustomer ServiceProfessional Relationship Building
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Medical RecordDesktop Software PackagesMultiple-Line Telephone Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Nurse LicenseAssociate's Degree in Nursing
Industry Keywords
Acute CareEmergency DepartmentUrgent CarePatient-Centered CareHealthcare Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assess patient needs telephonically using nursing processes and established protocols
  • Determine the appropriate level of care, provide education, establish care plans, and communicate follow-up instructions
  • Escalate and collaborate with on-call providers when additional guidance is needed
  • Prioritize patient interactions by acuity and need
  • Apply evidence-based practice to deliver patient care
  • Implement strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety
  • Assess patient and family readiness to learn and individualize education
  • Support shared governance and process-improvement initiatives
  • Participate in professional development, required meetings, educational programs, and annual competencies
  • Communicate effectively and coordinate patient-centered care with clinicians and healthcare team members
  • Identify and report patient safety events and near misses; assist with corrective actions
  • Apply ethical decision-making and participate as an effective member of the patient care team
  • Provide age-appropriate care advice and disposition according to department policies, procedures, and protocols
  • Schedule appointments according to protocol recommendations
  • Coordinate medical and nursing management, including procedures and medication refills
  • Maintain and update clinical records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines
  • Document call encounters in the Electronic Medical Record at the time of the call
  • Communicate patient status and care-plan responses to physicians and interdisciplinary team members
  • Participate in team meetings and special projects assigned by leadership
  • Contribute to health-information resources, system efficiencies, and operational improvements
  • Assist with interpreting department policies and advising staff on procedural changes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
  • Associate's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nursing
  • 2+ years of acute care experience, preferably within the last 4 years; ED, Urgent Care, ICU and some Med/Surg will be considered
  • 2+ years of ED and/or Urgent Care experience highly preferred
  • Critical thinking, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of healthcare specialties, levels of care, symptom identification, treatment recommendations, and established protocols
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, including empathy, respect, restatement, open-ended questions, active listening, and diplomacy
  • Ability to develop rapport and maintain professional relationships with patients, staff, and physicians
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a flexible schedule
  • Excellent customer service and follow-up skills
  • Proficiency with computers, internet, desktop software packages, and multiple-line telephone systems
  • Ability to research and document calls on multiple systems
  • Required stable and secure internet connection
  • Must have functional vision, touch, speech, and hearing
  • Must have quiet space to make and receive phone calls
  • Ability to lift 15 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Benefits eligible
  • Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
  • Financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program