Nurse Specialist - Triage
Listed compensation
$31/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
At HealthFirst Bluegrass (HFBG), we believe healthcare is for everyone—no matter their background, circumstances, or ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we live out our mission daily: to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that strengthens the health of our community.
We are seeking a Nurse Specialist to join our care team! This role is about more than clinical skills—it’s about building trust, providing education, and ensuring our patients feel supported every step of the way.
In This Role, You Will
- Serve as the first point of contact for patients and families with health questions or concerns.
- Support patients with care coordination, triage, and medication management.
- Provide education and counseling to empower patients in managing their health.
- Collaborate with providers, community health workers, and other team members to connect patients with the care and resources they need.
- Advocate for patients facing barriers—whether that’s transportation, prescriptions, or navigating the healthcare system.
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Kentucky and BLS certification required.
- Nursing degree (Diploma, ADN, BSN, or MSN) with relevant nursing/care coordination experience.
- A passion for equity, compassion, and community health.
At HealthFirst Bluegrass, you’ll find a supportive, mission-driven environment where your work truly makes a difference.
Apply today to join our team of caregivers, advocates, and difference-makers.
Dayshift, Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for patient triage, care coordination, and medication management. They also provide patient education and advocate for individuals facing barriers to healthcare access.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Specialist - Triage at Healthfirst Bluegrass a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Telehealth Nursing (RN) — ranked against 181 active Telehealth Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Telehealth Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 64% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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