RN Triage - Vascular Surgery Clinic - Weekdays

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

72d • $30 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Surgery Clinic Triage Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for providing initial assessment and triage for patients seeking care in a busy vascular surgery clinic. This nurse will assess patient needs, determine the urgency of their condition, and facilitate appropriate follow-up care. The triage nurse collaborates with surgeons, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate care for patients with vascular conditions. The clinic offers a flexible Monday through Friday schedule, with no weekends or holidays required. Key Responsibilities: Patient Assessment and Triage: Conduct initial assessments of patients' medical history, symptoms, and vascular concerns. Prioritize patient concerns and assess the urgency of care required. Guide patients on the appropriate steps for care, whether through surgery, diagnostic testing, or follow-up consultations. Clinical Support: Assist with the scheduling of appointments, diagnostic tests, and follow-up visits based on triage assessments. Provide information to patients regarding vascular conditions, treatment options, and what to expect during their care. Administer basic clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, collecting patient history, and assisting in wound care as directed by the physician. Collaboration with Medical Team: Communicate effectively with vascular surgeons, advanced practice practitioners, and other healthcare team members about patient concerns, assessments, and triage decisions. Relay relevant clinical information to the medical team for timely diagnosis and intervention. Participate in patient care planning, follow-up discussions, and ongoing treatment protocols. Patient Education and Advocacy: Educate patients about vascular health, preventive measures, and pre- and post-operative care. Address patient inquiries and provide clear explanations regarding vascular conditions, treatment plans, and lifestyle changes. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring that patient concerns are addressed in a timely and compassionate manner. Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and complete patient records in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA). Document triage assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR). Quality Improvement: Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts related to patient care and clinic efficiency. Identify areas for improvement in patient triage processes and recommend solutions to enhance patient care delivery. Stay current with the latest vascular surgery techniques, practices, and guidelines. Other Duties: Assist with patient flow and manage clinic workload during high-demand periods. Provide backup support in other clinical areas as needed. Skills and Competencies: Strong clinical assessment and triage skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact compassionately with patients. Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems. Knowledge of vascular anatomy, surgical procedures, and treatment options is a plus. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians. Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care. Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients' healthcare information is updated on time. Role does answer inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department. Educate patients based on calls that come in.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Within first 30 days of employment, all requirements to obtain license needed for role is completed. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of vascular anatomy, surgical procedures, and treatment options is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of patients' medical history, symptoms, and vascular concerns.
• Prioritize patient concerns and assess the urgency of care required.
• Guide patients on the appropriate steps for care, whether through surgery, diagnostic testing, or follow-up consultations.
• Assist with the scheduling of appointments, diagnostic tests, and follow-up visits based on triage assessments.
• Provide information to patients regarding vascular conditions, treatment options, and what to expect during their care.
• Administer basic clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, collecting patient history, and assisting in wound care as directed by the physician.
• Communicate effectively with vascular surgeons, advanced practice practitioners, and other healthcare team members about patient concerns, assessments, and triage decisions.
• Relay relevant clinical information to the medical team for timely diagnosis and intervention.
• Participate in patient care planning, follow-up discussions, and ongoing treatment protocols.
• Educate patients about vascular health, preventive measures, and pre- and post-operative care.
• Address patient inquiries and provide clear explanations regarding vascular conditions, treatment plans, and lifestyle changes.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring that patient concerns are addressed in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and complete patient records in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA).
• Document triage assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts related to patient care and clinic efficiency.
• Identify areas for improvement in patient triage processes and recommend solutions to enhance patient care delivery.
• Stay current with the latest vascular surgery techniques, practices, and guidelines.
• Assist with patient flow and manage clinic workload during high-demand periods.
• Provide backup support in other clinical areas as needed.

Benefits

• Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees