RN, Telephone Triage, Weekends (Remote)

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

A registered nurse, who performs nursing care for the caller, patient, and family via the telephone. Works interdependently within the guidelines of medical protocols and nursing standards of performance. Uses verbal communication and data-collection skills in carrying out the nursing process. Collaborates with callers on the telephone and with colleagues in other health disciplines to meet the individual health and illness needs of the patient and family. Saturday/Sunday (10) hour shifts 8am - 6pm. Orientation is Monday - Thursday 5p - 11p for 12 weeks on-site. Must be local to DFW area.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• 5 years pediatric experience required
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
• Good organizational, interpersonal, communication skills & computer skills

Nice To Haves

• 3 years pediatric ED/UCC and/or Critical Care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care for the caller, patient, and family via the telephone.
• Works interdependently within the guidelines of medical protocols and nursing standards of performance.
• Uses verbal communication and data-collection skills in carrying out the nursing process.
• Collaborates with callers on the telephone and with colleagues in other health disciplines to meet the individual health and illness needs of the patient and family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees