Ambulatory Neurology – Neuro Palliative Care Triage RN level 2

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

14d • $39 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

The Triage Nurse for the Neurology Supportive and Palliative Care team provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals living with neurologic illnesses and their families. The position works primarily in an office setting and assesses patient symptoms and care needs through telephone triage, online patient portal interactions, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The nurse helps manage complex symptoms, provides patient and caregiver education, determines the appropriate level and urgency of care, and supports patients throughout their illness. The role involves close collaboration with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to promote comfort and quality of life.

Under the direction of leadership, the nurse is accountable for competent direct patient care based on established standards, contributes to unit activities, and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. The nurse supports peers in delivering patient care services and may assume expanded responsibilities such as charge nurse, preceptor, or committee member. This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week day position with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience.
• Strong assessment skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent direct patient care based on established standards under the direction of leadership.
• Assess patient symptoms and care needs through telephone triage and online patient portal interactions.
• Help manage complex symptoms and determine the appropriate level and urgency of care.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers and support patients throughout their illness.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to promote patient comfort and quality of life.
• Contribute to unit activities and support enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
• Support peers in the delivery of patient care services.
• May assume expanded responsibilities, including charge nurse, preceptor, or committee member duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed