Triage RN

Trinity Health • Caldwell, ID

23h

About The Position

We are looking to hire a Triage Registered Nurse for our Medical Oncology clinics in Caldwell! About this Position: Telephone Triage Nurse manages calls from patients and caregivers to assess and manage symptom-based calls for established patients. Works in a team environment to efficiently promote a positive experience in all aspects of patient care with compassion and kindness. Provides information and education to patients and/or family based on identified needs. Schedule: 4 10 hr shifts (Thursday off)

Requirements

• 2 years of RN experience, oncology or prior triage experience preferred.
• An associate or bachelor's degree from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• Must have an RN license in the state of Idaho issued prior to hire date.
• Must provide licensure or proof of application in the State of Oregon within 90 days of starting

Nice To Haves

• oncology or prior triage experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Uses effective communication skills and tools to acquire and disseminate relevant information to patient, family, and/or caregiver and interprofessional team.
• Works independently, within an RN scope of practice, with other key stakeholders such as physicians, advance practice providers and other members of the healthcare team.
• Systematically collects and interprets data relating to the health needs and concerns of the patient, family or caregiver.
• Integrates evidenced based care into telephone triage assessment.
• Selects and utilizes the appropriate protocol(s) to aid in care of the patient.
• Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to respond to patient requests.
• Identifies with the patient how to implement the plan of care.
• Provides patient education as an outcome of the call based on assessed need.
• Utilize available technology to assist with accurate telephone triage.
• Accurately document assessments, education, and interventions
• Deliver nursing care that reflects the cultural, spiritual, intellectual, educational and psychological difference of individual patients.
• Ensure information is communicated in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Seeks experience and acquires knowledge that reflect current practice to maintain skills and competence in telephone nursing, clinical, and professional practice.
• Identifies clinical problems related to patient care delivery and/or telephone nursing practice
• Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Seeks opportunities to create mentoring relationships among telehealth RNs.

Benefits

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

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