Triage RN - HC

315 Genesee Region Home Care Association Inc; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 81.000 - 110.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Rochester Regional Health's Home Care department is seeking a Triage Home Care Registered Nurse to facilitate access to the health care system using the nursing process and negotiate satisfactory resolutions with callers.

Based in Rochester, NY, the RN will collaborate with providers, nurses, and staff, document data, assess conditions, and develop care plans, with per diem hours to cover 24/7 coverage.

Formación

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse License (RN).
• BSN preferred; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in emergency department, ambulatory care, or telephone consultation is helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Maintains nursing standards per policies and procedures.
• Uses nursing process and protocols to assess, plan, and negotiate care options with clients and caregivers.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team to implement the care plan.
• Demonstrates effective communication and teaching to clients and families.
• Acts as client/family advocate within the health care system.

Conocimientos

Triage nursing

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Leadership

Educación

Registered Nurse License NY

BSN preferred

Herramientas

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical terminology

Telephone triage protocols

Descripción del empleo

clients/patients and caregivers. Using the nursing process, the triage nurse facilitates access to the health care system and/or negotiates a satisfactory resolution to the caller’s problem. The triage nurse is expected to work closely with providers, nurses, and all other members of the organization staff by demonstrating effective communication, teaching, and negotiating skills. The triage nurse is accountable for quality assessment, efficient managed care, and client satisfaction in collaboration with the health care team.

Job Title: Triage Home Care Registered Nurse Department: Home Care Location: 330 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 Hours Per Week: Per Diem Schedule: Hours Varies to cover 24/7 department

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains the organization’s standards of nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Through the nursing process, using specific protocols and established resources: collects specific data and records information on documentation form, assesses the client’s condition, provides accurate consistent information, formulates and recommends a plan of care, negotiates appropriate nursing care options with the client/patient and caregiver, and validates the care plan with the client/patient and caregiver for completeness and accuracy.
• Works collaboratively with other team members as required developing and implementing the plan of care.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Maintains a customer-driven professional attitude. Provides non-judgmental advice based on protocols and resources. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in triaging callers properly such that all callers receive a timely and appropriate response.
• Demonstrates skill in client/patient teaching.
• Functions independently and demonstrates leadership in decision making, communication, and problem solving techniques to resolve caller’s questions/concerns.
• Acts in the role of client and family advocate to assist them through the health care system.
• Attends required staff meetings, in services, and/or supervisory conferences as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current New York State Registered Nurse License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN preferred
• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills essential.
• Experience in emergency department, ambulatory care or previous telephone consultation experience is helpful.
• Medical terminology a must.
• Prior Home Care Experience a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

PAY RANGE: $80,754.00 - $110,292.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14607 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.