RN, Triage

Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates•Winfield Township, PA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Triage Registered Nurse to join their team. This role is crucial in coordinating and overseeing patient care within a supportive and collaborative environment, aiming to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and community well-being. This is a part-time/casual position working 32 hours per month, offering flexibility in hours to balance patient needs and personal schedules.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania
Minimum of 2 years of current experience as a professional nurse in a medical/surgical environment
Minimum of 1 year home health experience recommended
Possesses strong assessment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Expertise in pain management, symptom control, crisis intervention, and family support
Skilled in critical thinking, communication, negotiation, collaboration and customer service
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal); must communicate in a warm, professional manner

Responsibilities

Utilize company telephone and laptop computer to access patient records during after-hours.
Consult the on-call schedule to identify on-call clinicians and their assignments.
Assess patient signs and symptoms via telecommunication, reporting reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in patient's physical or emotional condition to the physician.
Triage patients via telecommunication, assessing indicated further care by CVN staff or providing necessary care over the phone.
Delegate visit responsibility to on-call clinicians or notify patients to seek emergent care via hospital emergency room when indicated.
Instruct and counsel patients and caregivers regarding patient care requirements in the home.
Enter notes into the Case Communication note as an On-Call Note to document communication between the Triage Nurse and the patient, including instructions given and the clinician's name and time directive was given.
Complete the intake process for after-hour referral calls.