Registered Nurse Triage

International SOS Government Medical Services•Sarasota, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in support of the County of Sarasota Florida to provide care for those with special needs who are displaced in the event of a large-scale disaster. This position requires the individual to be able to respond to a disaster with in 24 hours of notice and to establish care with in 72 hours of notification. This is a post disaster mission and will require the individual to be onsite until conclusion of the operation. The RN Triage Nurse focuses on rapid assessment and prioritization of every citizen entering the shelter for treatment. This role may be involved in specific assessments and transfers. The Triage Nurse is the expert in quickly assessing patients and determining the level of care needed.

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Cultural competency.
Integrity and honesty.
Graduate from an associate's or baccalaureate nursing program for Registered Nurses located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Minimum one year of professional experience as a licensed registered nurse in a hospital, medical office or residential setting.
Current, full and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.
Current and valid driver's license.
Understanding of Nursing operations and care in an austere environment.
Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.
Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Demonstrate strong organization and time management skills.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
Cultural competency and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with special needs populations
Understanding of “Special Needs” populations
Basic Life Support
ACLS
PALS

Responsibilities

Evaluate incoming patients to determine the severity of their condition assess their immediate needs.
Prioritize patients based on needs, ensuring those requiring immediate attention are treated first.
Participates in general operations of the shelter.
Coordinates transfer of patients if required.
Assess all citizens upon entry into shelter.
Annotates patients’ arrival to shelter.
Determines if patient requires higher level of care than the facility is capable of providing.
Provides appropriate medical care within scope.
Communicate with patients, families and other healthcare providers in order to coordinate care and ensure a smooth flow of information.
Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.
The role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.