Outpatient Triage Clinic RN
Bemidji, Minnesota
Sanford Bemidji 34th St Main Clinic

Job Opportunity: RN (Registered Nurse)

Location: Bemidji, Minnesota
Specialty: Non-Surgical Specialty/Triage Clinic RN
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide clinical oversight in non-surgical specialty clinics including Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Pain Management, and Neurology.
• Serve as backup triage nurse for Main Clinic (phone and in-person), requiring strong triage and assessment skills.
• Familiarity with specialty clinic operations, preferably across multiple specialties.
• Provide patient education and mentoring/support to clinical staff.
• Collaborate with clinic leadership to develop and standardize workflows.
• Train new RNs toward the end of the contract, requiring strong coaching and teaching skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering with leadership.

Procedures and Responsibilities by Specialty

• Pulmonology: Pulmonary function testing, nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, spirometry, peak flow monitoring.
• Endocrinology: Blood glucose monitoring device downloads (CGM, insulin pumps), insulin administration and education.
• Rheumatology: Navigating therapy plans in EPIC, communication with Infusion Center.
• Nephrology: Blood pressure monitoring, fluid assessment, dialysis preparation education, medication reconciliation.
• Infectious Disease: Therapy plan navigation in EPIC, wound care.
• Pain Management: Pain assessments, medication administration, patient education on pain management.
• Neurology: Coordination with neurodiagnostic procedures, medication administration, patient education on neurological disorders and testing.

Equipment and Systems

• EPIC electronic health record system (including in-basket management and triage functions).
• EKG machines.
• Insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) downloads.
• Telehealth technology (Tyto Care).

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Minnesota RN license.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in ambulatory clinics with in-basket work.
• EPIC experience required.
• Specialty experience preferred in areas such as Infectious Disease or Pulmonology.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days/week, 8-hour shifts with lunch),
  OR
• Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (4 days/week, 10-hour shifts with lunch).

Additional Information

• No floating expected due to specialty focus; may assist with ambulatory triage coverage.
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs.
• Orientation includes a competency pathway with preceptor guidance and collaboration with department leaders to understand workflows and expectations.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified or required.