Triage RN HC
Rochester, NH - USA
Job Summary
Through the nursing process using specific protocols and established resources: collects specific data and records information on documentation form assesses the clients 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 callers 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.
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Current New York State Registered Nurse License
- 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
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking standing or squatting.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 employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$80754.00 - $110292.00CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience relevant qualifications specialty internal equity location 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.
About Company
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and beyond.