TRIAGE NURSE - UGH WOMEN'S HEALTH - Full Time

Union General Hospital • Blairsville, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Triage Nurse conducts initial assessments to evaluate how urgently a patient needs care. They ask questions, check vital signs and coordinate care with other medical professionals, such as nurses and physicians.

Requirements

• Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing
• LPN or RN
• Current state registered nursing license
• Current CPR certificate (BLS)
• Current appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field

Nice To Haves

• 1 – 3 years of professional nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Interviewing patients to gather information about their medical history and current symptoms
• Checking patient height, weight, blood pressure and temperature
• Collecting urine samples, throat cultures and other samples as needed to expedite care
• Assigning a triage priority based on the findings of the interview and exam
• Communicating with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patients’ statuses
• Updating patient health information systems with notes
• Staying up to date on advancements in emergency medicine and urgent care best practices
• Adhering to standards for infection control, sanitation and patient safety and confidentiality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree