Triage Nurse – PRN Pool

Candidates for this position must meet the following requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

¨ Possess a current and valid LPN or RN Florida state license; CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 60 days of employment

¨ Strong working knowledge of Triage nursing principles, theories and practices

¨ Telephone triage experience a plus, with strong patient assessment skills

¨ Ability to provide on-site emergency treatment within scope of practice

¨ Ability to take vital signs, perform approved clinical tasks including but not limited to: Evaluating patient needs, performing emergency triage, administering prescribed medications, assisting physician with examinations and treatments, preparing and applying dressings and performing wound care; instructing patient in health measures and self-care, changing Foley catheters, and flushing ports (or be willing to learn).

¨ Ability to perform telephonic triages with follow-up

¨ Five years of acute care clinical experience preferred

¨ Knowledge of and must abide by the nursing professional standards of documentation

¨ Knowledge of medical equipment and maintenance

¨ Ability to communicate effectively with patients and all levels of personnel in a professional, courteous and effective manner using excellent customer service skills

¨ Ability to be a clinical resource for non-licensed office staff (i.e., Receptionist, MA, MRC, Referral Coordinator, Lab MA, Center Administrator)

¨ Computer literate

¨ LPN’s: Must possess IV Certification (or ability to obtain and perform within 90 days of hire)

¨ Ability to multi- task in a high paced environment with good organizational skills

¨ Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

¨ High school graduate, GED or equivalent

¨ Ability to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently

¨ Ability to travel is required

¨ Bilingual preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for timely, efficient, and accurate triage response and documentation according to Nursing Standards & JSA protocol. Under direction and supervision of a physician, evaluates patient needs, performs triage, and administers prescribed medications. Assists physician with examinations and treatments, prepares and applies dressings and performs wound care. Changes Foley catheters, flushes ports (or is willing to learn) and insertion, flushing and monitoring of intravenous infusions. Instructs patient in health measures and self-care. Provides treatment and other patient services within their scope of practice in the ambulatory care setting. Maintains accurate and concise clinical documentation within the medical records assuring compliance within all guidelines. Participates in health promotion activities. Assists the PCP and Case Manager in the monitoring and planning of care for the low acuity members of the High Risk Program and/or Disease Management Programs. Maintains an active nursing appointment schedule for assisting the PCP in the monitoring of members’ healthcare needs which may include but are not limited to B/P checks, wound care needs, nebulizer treatments, and health care education. Responsible for oversight of the Coumadin Log Process. Assists the Case Manager & PCP in the follow-up management of post-hospitalized or post-emergency room visits. Acts as the clinical resource for the non-licensed office personnel. Assures adherence to HIPAA and ACHA regulations. Other duties as assigned.