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How much do remote pediatric triage nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote pediatric triage nurse in Riverside, IL is $36.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.99 and $40.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote pediatric triage nurse?

A Remote Pediatric Triage Nurse is a licensed nurse who assesses and advises parents or guardians regarding their child's health concerns over the phone or via telehealth services. They use clinical guidelines to determine the severity of symptoms and provide care instructions or refer patients to the appropriate level of care. These nurses must have strong critical thinking and communication skills to evaluate symptoms accurately without in-person assessment. They typically work for healthcare organizations, hospitals, or telehealth services and may be on call during evenings, weekends, or holidays. This role allows nurses to support families while working from home, improving access to pediatric healthcare.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a remote pediatric triage nurse?

To thrive as a Remote Pediatric Triage Nurse, you need valid RN licensure, pediatric nursing experience, and strong clinical assessment skills tailored to children's health needs. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, EHR systems, and telephone triage protocols is essential, alongside certifications like BLS or PALS. Excellent communication, compassionate listening, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important soft skills for this remote role. These competencies help ensure accurate, timely advice and safe care coordination for young patients and their families, even from a distance.

What are the typical work shifts and team dynamics for a remote pediatric triage nurse?

Remote Pediatric Triage Nurses often work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as pediatric concerns can arise at any time. While the role is remote, you are usually part of a larger team of nurses and healthcare providers who collaborate virtually through digital communication tools, ensuring seamless patient care and support. Team members regularly participate in case reviews, training sessions, and briefings to maintain up-to-date knowledge and standards. This collaborative and flexible work environment allows nurses to support families effectively while coordinating care with pediatricians and other medical professionals.

What cities near Riverside, IL are hiring for Remote Pediatric Triage Nurse jobs?

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Infographic showing various Remote Pediatric Triage Nurse job openings in Riverside, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,762 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Tele-Triage Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Starting Point Nursing Services

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$21/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Our Company

Starting Point Nursing Services

Overview

Full Time Tele-Triage (Fully Remote) Licensed Practical Nurse Position:

*Must have compact state LPN licensure from the state in which you currently reside

*Remote Triage & Home Health LPN experience highly preferred

*Potential Start Date:  9/14/26

New Available FULL TIME Schedule:

*Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2p-10p CST (3p-11p EST) and Saturday 6a-2p CST (7a-3p EST)

This LPN provides On-Call and Triage for the assigned population in accordance with triage protocols. This position remotely develops/implements care plans for persons served in the area of responsibility. The Tele-Triage LPN assesses health status, identifies problems and needs of person(s) served in their assigned caseload, develops nursing care plans in collaboration with operations LPN's. You will complete chart reviews and monthly host home reviews and perform On-Bound calling to assigned populations/locations. This LPN performs data analysis in multiple systems.

Responsibilities
  • Monitor assigned phone lines during service hours to ensure timely response for caller needs
  • Triage all symptom-based calls and give recommendations according to the approved triage protocol
  • Triage patients by assessing severity of symptoms and referral to appropriate setting or level of care
  • Document in real time all care related recommendations and ensure local operations are notified of triage supports and outcomes
  • Initiate contact with acute care setting to coordinate services for clients receiving care in the ED/Hospital and coordinate the discharge planning; Notify operations of triage recommendations
  • Coordinate any medication orders with the assigned pharmacy and update MAR/QuickMar for appropriate administration
  • Work assigned prior authorizations to ensure timely documentation and submit to assigned pharmacy for billing
  • Complete/conduct assessment and reassessment of persons served as assigned
  • Develop/update care plans and determine persons served needs and secure physicians orders as needed
  • Communicate with beneficiaries primarily phone, text, online (web) chat, or email
  • Ensure compliance with state/local/payer requirements through review of documentation
  • Provide coaching and education related to the health and well-being of persons served
  • Participate in performance improvement activities and maintain ongoing clinical knowledge through inteLPNal/exteLPNal training programs
  • Document above actions in Nurse's Notes or Service Delivery Log
  • Maintain time sheet log for weekly submission for productivity management to assigned supervisor
  • Notify each practice, physician, and/or managed care client of all encounters with patients, parents, or managed care clients regardless of follow-up needs before office opening
  • Notify designated leadership of operational conceLPNs
  • Actively participate in applicable meetings and committees as requested (e.g., IDT, HRC, Safety/Quality committee, and annual person served directed/active treatment plan meetings)
Qualifications
  • Degree/certification from an accredited school of Nursing
  • At least one year of nursing experience
  • Current licensure as a LPN (LPN) in the state of practice, which is current and remains in good standing. Must have an LPN compact license.
  • Clinical experience in providing services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, home health and Hospice patients or related disorders
  • One-year of home health experience preferred
About our Line of BusinessStarting Point Nursing Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is staffed 100% by a team of remote registered nurses trained to support the post-acute continuum with clinical advice and interventions. Our 24/7 On-Call and Triage team responds to physician practices, home health agencies, intellectual disability providers, and assisted living providers. Our services are tailored to our partners, including remote physical/chart assessments, predictive care modeling, clinical programming interventions for high-risk populations, emergent care coordination, and case management. For more information, please visit www.startingpointnursing.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.Salary RangeUSD $21.00 / HourEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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