TRIAGE RN

Description

We are currently offering signing and retention incentives totaling as much as $7,500 in your first 12 months of employment. 

Summary: 

Triage Nurse is an entry-level nursing role in the nursing department with advancement opportunities to Care Management and Clinical Nursing. The Triage Nurse performs duties that may include, but are not limited to, clinical triage both onsite and by telephone, administering vaccinations, monitoring/managing medications, EMR documentation, and direct patient care. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Triage  

• Supports patient care activities including but not limited to: telephone triage, onsite in person patient triage, monitoring EMR message bins for urgent issues, collaboration with NOHN medical and behavior health providers as well as collaborating with community providers and agencies. 

• Works effectively with the front desk staff and call center staff to ensure proper and appropriate scheduling of triaged patients 

• Utilized triage resources consistently and works with provider staff on obtaining clinical information from patients 

• Notifies providers in a timely manner, as appropriate, regarding unusual or unexpected events/problems requiring direct provider consultation or intervention 

• Serves as a clinical resource to other staff when expertise of a licensed registered nurse is needed 

• Monitors and maintains onsite emergency response supplies. 

• Actively participates in staff meetings 

• Other duties as assigned 

Vaccinations 

• Prepares, administers and completes necessary EMR documentation for vaccinations needed by patients outside of their usual cycle of care. 

Medication Management 

• Monitors and processes medication refill requests 

• Resolves questions/issues regarding medication refills by seeking out clarification from care teams 

• Follows up with patients, pharmacies and/or care teams when issues arise 

Operational Excellence  

• Works within the LEAN methodology  

Relationship Management  

• Develops and maintains collaborative interpersonal relationships with staff, providers and leadership.  

• Develops and maintains collaborative interpersonal relationship with community agencies, medical clinics, hospitals, etc.   

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.  

• Experience: Current, active WA State Registered Nurse license required. Certified Basic Life Support required.  

• Skills: Proficiency in Electronic Health Record systems, Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval, excellent verbal and written communication skills, Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service. Demonstrate influential skills in managing difficult clients and patients. Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associate charting requirements. Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned. Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skills to better serve patients and staff. Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, cultural sensitivity. Ability to implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes. Uphold the mission and values of the organization. Create and maintain a positive culture.   

• Language: Written and spoken English required.  

Physical Demands: 

• Will require prolonged standing and sitting in front of a computer. Normal accessibility and mobility required.  

Work Environment: 

• Fast-paced community health center setting, potential exposure to infectious diseases, interaction with diverse patient population. 

Benefits: 

• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, 4% 401k Contribution, $50 a month HRA contribution to be used towards qualifying medical expenses, Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

• North Olympic Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, family or marital status, sex (including gender, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), genetic information, disability, creed, religion, citizenship, socio-economic status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.”

Salary : $33 - $39