Registered Nurse Triage Nurse VNA Per Diem
About The Position
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Triage Nurse is a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for rapidly assessing patient need by gathering critical information, evaluating symptoms, identifying potential risks, and prioritizing care based on clinical urgency. This role ensures that individuals with potentially life-threatening or rapidly deteriorating conditions receive immediate attention. By making swift, accurate decisions, the Triage Nurse helps optimize workflow, prevent delays in care, end ensures that the healthcare resources are used effectively to provide safe, high-quality care. Compensation Pay Range: $53.58 - $53.58
Requirements
- Graduate of an NLN approved school of nursing.
- Requires two (2) years of acute care experience.
- RN - Registered Nurse
- Read, write and speak English
- Current valid Drivers License
- Excellent assessment skills
Nice To Haves
- Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in an NLN–approved school of nursing preferred.
- Two years of community health nursing experience preferred.
- Homecare experience a plus
- 1 weekend per month, alternating days/eves
- 1 holiday per year
Responsibilities
- Conduct telephone triage by assessing symptoms, medical history, and patient concerns to determine the appropriate level of care.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical protocols, triage pathways, and organizational policies.
- Participate in ongoing training and competency development to strengthen triage skills and clinical decision-making.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives related to patient safety, communication, and triage accuracy.
- Scheduling: Scheduling and prioritizing evening, weekend, and holiday visits based on acuity and assigning the most appropriate clinician.
- Supervision: Provide clinical support to staff to ensure safe, effective, and timely patient care.
- Intake: Receives new patient referral information, on weekend/holiday shift and prioritizes patients’ need for scheduling.
- Communication: Communicates and collaborates with members of the team during weekend and holiday shifts to address changes in patient’s condition, clarify orders, and ensure continuity of care.
- Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of nursing practice by attendance at in-service and participation in seminars and courses to increase knowledge of community health nursing as evidenced by attendance logs and CEU certificates.
- Technology: Embraces technological solutions to work processes and clinical practices.
- Safety: Fosters a “Culture of Safety: through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
- Educator: Employs clinical expertise as a role model and preceptor to support staff and clinicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
