RN Triage Nurse - General Surgery (Casual/PRN)

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Omaha (NE); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 72.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Triage Nurse at Methodist Physicians Clinic - Professional Center in Omaha, NE. The role involves providing triage telephone service, assessing patients, and relaying information to physicians to support care plans.

Work is casual on an as-needed basis with varied days/hours; includes handling patient calls, education and coordination with providers. RN licensure and BLS/ACLS considerations apply.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN) required.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience required.
• Current valid RN license; multi-state licensure preferred.
• BLS required within 3 months of hire; ACLS preferred.
• HIPAA understanding and patient privacy knowledge.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes.

Aufgaben

• Performs telephone triage to determine patient needs by recording and reporting patient condition to provider and advising patient based on provider instructions.
• Receives and returns patient calls within 90 minutes based on medical priority 95% of the time.
• Accurately records and reports patient's condition according to department policy 98% of the time.
• Strictly adheres to practice protocols.
• Consults patient's chart while talking to the patient.
• Returns phone messages according to protocol at least 98% of the time.
• Provides patient and family education to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommends community resources as needed.
• Educates/instructs patients according to providers direction 98% of the time.
• Documents all lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms.
• Assists Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments as directed.
• Maintains clean and organized work area according to department/provider protocol 99% of the time.
• Handles prescription renewals/inquiries to facilitate patient care.

Kenntnisse

Telephone triage

Patient education

Nursing assessment

SBAR communication

HIPAA understanding

Time management

Ausbildung

RN license

Tools

EMR/Computer systems

Jobbeschreibung

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Triage Nurse at Methodist Physicians Clinic - Professional Center in Omaha, NE. The role involves providing triage telephone service, assessing patients, and relaying information to physicians to support care plans.

Work is casual on an as-needed basis with varied days/hours; includes handling patient calls, education and coordination with providers. RN licensure and BLS/ACLS considerations apply.