Lead Registered Triage Nurse- Rheumatology and Nephrology
About The Position
The Lead Registered Nurse for Rheumatology and Nephrology collects patient health data, identifies individualized expected outcomes, develops and implements plans of care, and evaluates patient progress. The role works collaboratively with the healthcare team and leads the day-to-day work and productivity of patient care staff. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and assisting with patient flow, advising and assisting staff with patient or customer issues, and potentially acting as a clinical preceptor. The nurse assists the supervisor with scheduling time off and daily work assignments, addresses clinic operational issues, and supports management in areas such as hiring, training, employee engagement, performance management, reinforcing expectations, and scheduling.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited nursing program.
- Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Knowledge of triage procedures and clinic, physician office, and/or urgent care experience.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for administering medications and patient care aids.
- Ability to educate and clearly communicate with patients and/or families about the nature of disease and proper care and treatment.
- Ability to convey information in writing and verbally.
- High interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Analytical ability and critical thinking to gather and interpret data and develop, recommend, and implement solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- ACLS certification.
- Two or more years of nursing experience in an outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Collect patient health data.
- Identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
- Develop plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes.
- Implement interventions identified in the plan of care.
- Evaluate patient progress toward attainment of expected outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with the healthcare team.
- Monitor and assist with patient flow.
- Advise and assist staff in resolving patient or customer issues.
- May act as a clinical preceptor.
- Lead the day-to-day work and productivity of patient care staff.
- Assist the supervisor with scheduling employee time off and daily work assignments.
- Address issues associated with clinic operations.
- Aid management with hiring, training, employee engagement, performance management, reinforcing established expectations, and scheduling.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Health reimbursement accounts.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Retirement benefits.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid time off.
- Holidays.
- Wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
