General Surgery Triage Nurse RN — Assess, Educate, Coordinate

Bestcare; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestcare in Omaha is seeking compassionate nursing staff to develop care plans using nursing judgment and to document interactions with SBAR notes. You will educate patients and families, coordinate referrals, and communicate clearly with providers to ensure seamless continuation of care.

The role emphasizes efficient time management, accurate charting, and strict HIPAA compliance while supporting interdisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• HIPAA understanding and patient privacy practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication with providers, staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing judgment to develop plan of care.
• Determines severity of patient illness and intervention to treat while prioritizing patient calls.
• Documents clear and concise notes describing phone call utilizing SBAR format.
• Communicates between provider and patient appropriately.
• Conducts patient and family education; evaluates and documents understanding.
• Coordinates continuation of care through referrals to specialists.
• Maintains time management and prioritizes multiple tasks.
• Adheres to HIPAA and privacy regulations.

Skills

Nursing judgment

SBAR communication

Patient education

Clinical documentation

HIPAA knowledge

Time management

Verbal communication

Problem solving

EHR navigation

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Bestcare in Omaha is seeking compassionate nursing staff to develop care plans using nursing judgment and to document interactions with SBAR notes. You will educate patients and families, coordinate referrals, and communicate clearly with providers to ensure seamless continuation of care.

The role emphasizes efficient time management, accurate charting, and strict HIPAA compliance while supporting interdisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality care.