Nurse, Advice

Responsible for medical triage of members using established protocols, note taking via online ANS (Advice Note System) and providing specified diagnostic results to members. Responsible to collaborate with on-site physicians, on-call physicians, HCT, pharmacists, and/or Nurse Practitioner as necessary to facilitate member care.

• Receives and processes telephone calls from Health Plan members requiring medical advice or general information by: Assesses the patients problem utilizing established protocols and interaction with provider on-site or on-call; makes appropriate recommendations to include advice, appointments per protocol, or direction from physician; appropriately documents calls received with adherence to inter-regional documentation; acts as an extension of the health care team to meet member needs.


• Assists members in empathetic, efficient manner to determine best course of action to resolve issue.


• Meets regional standards set by call center management to achieve optimal member satisfaction such as phone access and service standards. Be receptive to constructive feedback by supervisors and/or QI to better serve members.


• Contributes to the development of protocols, procedures, patient education, and training, as assigned. Participates in peer review, quality assurance, and other committees functions.


• Demonstrates ability to make quick decisions, based on sound base of critical thinking skills/guidelines by protocols.


• Demonstrate ability to interact with a variety of levels of staff to provide good customer service to internal customers.


• Performs other related duties as directed.

• One (1) year of current experience as a RN in a clinical setting with relevancy required.

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• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire

OR

• Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire

• Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

• Ability to type 30 WPM required.


• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.


• Pass basic Windows test at interview.


• Pass basic typing test required.


• Must have effective interpersonal and communications skills.


• In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communications skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.

• Bilingual ability preferred.


• BSN preferred.