What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Triage (Full-Time) position at Hudson Headwaters Health Network?
Job Description
Job Description
HHHN Mission
To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities
HHHN Vision
To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships
Proposed Schedule : 40 hours a week. Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-5pm with an occasional evening and weekend shift as needed.
Please note : This position will work mainly on the phones triaging patients.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering age appropriate, population-specific patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation while embracing the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity and Sustainability in pursuing the HHHN Mission and Vision. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily :
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Serve as a resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with staff and other departments in the development of strategies to continuously improve quality of care and the patient experience.
- Utilize data to continuously meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family and / or other members of the care team.
- Provide direct and indirect care that is safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally congruent and evidence-based.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
- Prepare the patient for encounter by following established protocols.
- Demonstrate competence in clinical skill set.
- Demonstrate proper medication and vaccine management processes.
- Reconcile the medication list and prepare prescription renewals.
- Demonstrate complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Respond to patient phone calls using symptom-based policies and protocols to classify urgency and advise intervention options with clear documentation.
- Triage walk-in patients and assist with medical emergencies within the center.
- Initiate patient and family education plan that meets the needs of the patient.
- Perform ordered point of care testing (CLIA), including specimen collection, and proper documentation.
- Assist with patient encounter flow and trouble-shooting issues in collaboration with supervisor.
- Provide direction to LPNs and Medical Assistants.
- Provide guidance and mentor new and incumbent staff based on skill set.
- Attend meetings and serve on various organization committees.
- Assist with compliance and staff development duties.
- Complete health center daily, weekly or monthly tasks as assigned.
- Ensure operation of medical equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications :
The pay rate for this position is $36.72 / hour.
Salary : $37
