Supervisor, Triage Nursing
About The Position
The Supervisor, Triage Nursing supervises clinical personnel activities to support high-quality patient care. The supervisor sets work priorities, prepares daily assignments and staffing schedules, approves overtime, and serves as a resource for clinic personnel resolving operational and patient-care issues. The role also provides professional nursing care as needed and performs Triage RN clinical duties, including patient assessment, medical-record documentation, and patient education. The position works full time in Skokie, Illinois, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Travel to other sites is required based on department need.
Requirements
- Two years of Nurse Triage experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide care appropriate to the ages and physical, psychological, and cultural needs of patients served.
- Perform Triage RN clinical duties, including assessing patients, documenting in medical records, and providing appropriate patient education.
- Manage and direct clinical personnel to ensure effective, efficient, and safe patient care in accordance with established standards.
- Evaluate patient-care needs, set work priorities, delegate assignments, prepare employee staffing schedules, and approve overtime as necessary.
- Serve as a resource for questions about policies, patient-care standards, and Nurse Triage.
- Interview candidates, recommend hiring, orient and train triage personnel, evaluate office personnel performance, and recommend discipline or discharge when necessary.
- Collaborate with the Clinic Manager/Director to develop and present in-services, education programs, and monthly staff meetings.
- Monitor triage activities, identify areas for improvement or enhancement, recommend changes to the Clinic Manager/Director, and implement approved processes.
- Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with ancillary personnel.
- Maintain supplies and equipment and recommend purchases of new or replacement items.
- Continue professional education through relevant conferences, seminars, and literature, and attend required supervisor meetings.
- Conduct clinical staff competency reviews and quality audits.
- Perform payroll and other financial duties as required.
Benefits
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Various medical, dental, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking at designated locations.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
