Triage Nurse (RN)

humana; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Humana's CenterWell Senior Primary Care seeks a Triage Nurse (RN) to assess health problems, develop care plans, and support medical records in urgent care or telephonic settings. Under clinic supervision, you will triage patients, obtain histories, and assist in IV initiation, injections, wound care, and basic lab tasks, collaborating with PCPs and mid-levels to determine necessary actions.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, teamwork, and adherence to nursing standards, with

Qualifications

• 2–5 years Urgent Care / ER experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Associates Nursing Degree or Nursing Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient care requirements by establishing rapport with patients.
• Provide compassionate environment with emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
• Evaluate ambulatory and acute patients in partnership with mid-levels/PCPs.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Nursing Degree

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

The Triage Nurse (RN) assesses patients' health problems and needs, develops and executes nursing care plans, and assists in maintenance of patient medical records. The Triage Nurse (RN) work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Under the general supervision of clinic providers, is responsible for the medical care support of urgent care patients, including triaging patients, taking medical histories, and/or performing lab work. The Triage Nurse (RN) supports the above functions in either a clinic-based or telephonic environment. The Triage Nurse (RN) understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

Essential Functions

• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Responsible for evaluation of patients with ambulatory diagnoses as well as possible acute conditions. The triage nurse will work in partnership with the center's mid-levels and PCPs.
• In consultation with the center's mid-levels and / or PCPs the triage nurse will initiate treatment, if necessary, for common ambulatory diagnoses.
• Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Work in other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to perform the following procedures or at least be willing to be trained to do them:
• 2 to 5 years of Urgent Care / Emergency Room experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Starting an IV and initiating IV fluids
• Give Injections
• Simple wound care
• Insert a foley catheter if appropriate
• Administer aerosol treatments
• Perform EKGs
• Good communication skills
• Works well in a team of healthcare providers.
• Associates Nursing Degree
• Nursing Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Triage Nurse [RN] Working hours:

Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM

Scheduled 40 hours per week

Local travel may be required; Mileage is reimbursed

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$71,100 - $97,800 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that can impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient's