Telephone Triage Nurse

About Us

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile

JOB SUMMARY:

The Telephone Triage Nurse (TTN) is responsible for providing safe, appropriate, and timely evaluation of patient symptoms via telephone. The TTN utilizes clinical experience, knowledge, skills and sound judgment in identifying the nature and urgency of patient health care needs. Telephone triage interactions may require assessment, patient education, and crisis intervention. The TTN properly applies standard protocols and reliable tools or decision-support tool algorithm and directs the caller to the appropriate level of care or service. The TTN facilitates referrals to primary providers, specialists, health care facilities, community or other resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice professional nursing in Texas. Related specialty certification required within two years of employment.
Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
Other certificates as required by unit/service.

Work Experience: Three (3) years of nursing experience

Equipment Operated: Office equipment related to job duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication Skills:

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Bilingual Skills Not Required but are preferred; Writing /Composing

Customer service focused/oriented, superior nursing process skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, pleasant telephone voice, ability to answer incoming calls and keep encounter patient/client-focused; uses excellent hearing and listening skills to receive detailed information; works well as a team member; effective with minimum supervision.

Other Skills: Analytical; Medical Terms; Mathematics; PC

Work Schedule: Weekends; Holidays; Flexible

Other Requirements: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret Harris Health system software, clinical care guidelines, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Demonstrates proficiency in crisis intervention, teaching/coaching, disease management, and diagnostic/monitoring.

Program Description

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

Job Category

Nursing