Triage Nurse
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Job Summary
Job Description
Job Description: Triage Nurse
Overview
Location:Urgent Care Centre Reading Area
Days:Adhoc days - Weekdays and Weekends
System:EMIS
Start:March and April Dates
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Triage Nurse to join our dynamic and inclusive healthcare team. The Triage Nurse will play a pivotal role in providing critical first contact with patients ensuring they receive appropriate care with efficiency and empathy. We are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assess and prioritize patients health concerns via phone in-person or online communication ensuring timely and appropriate care.
- Utilize evidence-based practice to guide clinical decision-making and provide recommendations for next steps in care.
- Collaborate with physicians specialists and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care delivery and accurate information transfer.
- Document patient interactions accurately and thoroughly in electronic health records (EHR) following institutional and regulatory guidelines.
- Provide education and support to patients and families to help them better understand their condition and care options.
- Monitor patient follow-ups and track progress to minimize risks and improve health outcomes.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain current knowledge of industry best practices policies and standards.
- Advocate for diversity equality and inclusion within the workplace and in patient care delivery.
Qualifications
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Insert location/state as per role.
- Bachelors degree in Nursing (preferred) or Associates degree in Nursing.
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year in a triage emergency or acute care setting.
- Strong clinical assessment critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to convey empathy and effectively address patient concerns.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technology systems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Commitment to providing equitable care to patients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Day-to-day
- Begin your day with a team huddle to align on patient priorities and overall care goals.
- Triage incoming calls or patient visits determining the urgency of care and making recommendations for treatment or resources.
- Communicate with patients about symptoms treatments and care instructions in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.
- Update patient records in real time to ensure that the care team has accurate up-to-date information.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and families dealing with medical uncertainties.
- Attend training workshops or team meetings focused on professional development and enhancing cultural competency in patient care.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care effectively.
- End the day by reviewing unresolved patient concerns and ensuring follow-up as needed.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
