RN, Triage

Concordia Visiting Nurses • Cabot, PA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Triage Registered Nurse to join our team! As a Triage Registered Nurse you’ll play a key role in coordinating and overseeing patient care. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and the well-being of our community. This is a 32 hour per month part-time/casual position. We value flexibility and work-life balance, so the role allows for some variation in hours to meet both the needs of our patients and your personal schedule.

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 1 year home health experience recommended

Responsibilities

• Utilize the company telephone and laptop computer to access the patient record during after hours.
• Assess patient signs and symptoms via telecommunication and report reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the patient physical or emotional condition to the physician.
• Triage patients via telecommunication and assess what further care is indicated by CVN staff or ability to talk to patient and communicate what care needs provided over the phone.
• Delegate visit responsibility to the clinicians’ on-call.
• Notify patient to seek emergent care via hospital emergency room when indicated.
• Instruct and counsel the patient and caregiver regarding care requirements of the patient in the home.
• Enter a note into the Case Communication note as an On-Call Note to document the communication between the Triage Nurse and the patient. The documentation will include the clinician’s instructions to the patient and the visiting clinician and/or the patient primary field clinician. The Triage Nurse will also document the clinicians name and time directive was given.
• Complete the intake process for after hour referral calls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level