REGISTERED NURSE-ON CALL TRIAGE

CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES•City of Rochester, NY

7d•$35 - $38•Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive health services. Works collaboratively with other providers to facilitate client wellness. Provides remote, off work hours telephone triage to staff calls from OPWDD residential group homes. Maintains all applicable confidentiality and ethical standards of relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing required.
NYS Professional Registered Nursing License in good standing.
At least two years of experience related to nursing services for those with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Remote position, on call overnights, weekends and holidays
Evaluates the comprehensive health assessment of clients.
Identifies immediate health care needs.
Makes appropriate referrals and recommendations based on outcome of triage logic
Collaborates with appropriate Agency staff, and related community organizations to assure coordination of client care and services if needed.
Completes required electronic patient record documentation in real time.
Patient Assessment and Triage: Respond to urgent calls, assess symptoms, and determine the appropriate care over the phone.
Provide staff education and care instructions within the RN scope of practice
Document staff education accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR.
Demonstrates effective communication with staff to assure appropriate understanding of treatment requirements and objectives of those actions.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and nursing care standards
Analytical skills to assess patient condition
Effective oral communication skills to interview staff and explain next steps as well as to pass information on to other members of the care team
Ability to work with diverse and vulnerable patient populations.
Excellent organizational, computer, and documentation skills.
Possess and maintain accurate knowledge of all regulatory and practice regulations and treatment protocols with special attention to HIPAA requirements
Always demonstrates the highest standards for ethical and professional conduct.
Proficiency with computer-based applications to independently complete work and add/use data
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of services provided both by the Agency and by external service providers and maintain contacts as needed to efficiently access care for clients.
Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
Other duties as assigned