Triage Registered Nurse - Access Center
About The Position
The Hartford HealthCare Access Center is the central access point for scheduling which will provide timely, accurate, friendly, and clinically appropriate access to Medical Group and other ambulatory services. The Triage Nurse is a member of the care team, responsible for using decision making skills to assess patient needs. The Triage Nurse will apply clinical knowledge and judgment and use decision making skills to analyze and act on patient care issues. The RN will be providing clinical support in assessment of symptoms, determination of symptom acuity, offering information related to symptom management, patient education and care coordinator. As the scope of the Access Center increases over time, the triage RN will take on responsibilities which are consistent with the scope of practice.
Requirements
- Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree or other degree required for nursing licensure
- 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience
- Knowledge of computer and medical systems
- Current State of CT RN license
- Current CPR certification (required within 6 months of hire)
Responsibilities
- Using decision making skills to assess patient needs.
- Applying clinical knowledge and judgment to analyze and act on patient care issues.
- Providing clinical support in assessment of symptoms.
- Determining symptom acuity.
- Offering information related to symptom management.
- Providing patient education.
- Acting as a care coordinator.
- Taking on responsibilities consistent with the scope of practice as the Access Center's scope increases.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
- Supportive environment to promote professional and interpersonal development and growth
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment
- Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
- Medical, dental and vision coverage options
- Generous PTO to promote work/life balance
- Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
