Telephone triage nurse [h1.location_city]

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PRN Crisis Care Triage (RN)

Sedgwick is currently seeking Triage Nurses to join our Crisis Care team. This is a remote PRN position offering up to 20 hours per week. The team operates 24 / 7, with the greatest staffing needs during afternoon and evening hours.

PRIMARY PURPOSE : Triages incoming catastrophic injury referral calls from clients; gathers vital case details, obtains and provides medical status updates to the customer, and assigns a Field Case Manager (FCM) for onsite visits as appropriate. Ensures that client service guidelines are followed and communicated to the appropriate parties and promotes quality cost-effective outcomes through communication and available resources.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides professional and timely responses to incoming catastrophic referral calls from clients, applying all phases of the nursing process, i.e. assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation when triaging calls.

Triages the catastrophic referral utilizing critical reasoning, the department triage log, and associated workflow; utilizes customer specific guidelines to obtain pertinent data.

Identifies life-threatening emergencies and recommends appropriate interventions.

Assigns appropriate Field Case Manager assignment and facilitates initial onsite hospital visit for the claim.

Maintains communication with the customer, Client Service Director, and Claims Examiner providing timely updates on changes in injured worker status and FCM estimated time of arrival.

Communicates phone advice in a calm manner, ensuring it is properly received and understood.

Ensures triage benchmarks are met, activity is professionally documented and enters incident data into computer system.

Educates the assigned FCM on Sedgwick benchmarks and customer specific guidelines.

Maintains ongoing communication with the client, Client Service Director, and Claims Examiner until the assigned Field Case Manager arrives onsite.

Adheres to quality assurance standards.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required. Active unrestricted RN license issued in a state or territory of the United States required.

Experience

Six (6) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years of recent clinical practice or Telephonic / Field Case Management experience in Worker's Compensation.

Skills & Knowledge

Strong knowledge of nursing practice and theory

Demonstrate a high level of clinical skills and triage ability

Ability to apply critical thinking under pressure

Knowledge of the insurance industry and claims processing

Knowledge of field case management

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Analytical and interpretive skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent negotiating skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $23 - 25 / hr. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com