Triage RN Job Hugo Alabama USA,Nursing

Location: Hugo

Health Partners North Suburban Family Physicians has an exciting opportunity for a Triage RN to join our team! This .80 fte position will be based at our Hugo clinic with potential for coverage at our Roseville or Lino Lakes clinics.

This position will work in clinic Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday days (start time between 7:45am – 8:30am and end time between 4:15pm – 5:30pm).

This position provides triage support within the clinics by using protocols embedded in the electronic medical record and a variety of resources including standing orders and protocols. Occasionally the RN will work with patients on‑site. The role also includes comprehensive assessments to establish and evaluate a plan of care, address changes in a patient’s condition, delegate nursing tasks when appropriate and provide supervision and monitoring of function or activity, create and implement dynamic teaching plans based upon identified patient need, and act as a resource for other staff.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current RN licensure in Minnesota

Current RN licensure in Wisconsin (within two months of hire)

Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.

Strongly demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

One-year full‑time employment as an RN
Triage or Care Management experience within the last three years

Nursing Process

Nursing assessment is accomplished through interviewing, observation, and/or nursing procedures.

Problem identification defines the impact of health problems affecting individuals and families. Registered nurses distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in order to identify patient capabilities and limitations.

Planning is the process of making decisions and setting goals which are mutually acceptable to the nurse and all pertinent others.

Implementation is the process of providing comprehensive nursing care.

Evaluation includes assessment and reassessment of the patient’s progress toward goal achievement.

Performance is up to standard when:

Nursing care demonstrates clinical competence in using the nursing process to provide care to patients and their families, implements established Nursing Policies and Procedures and Standing Orders, and provides emotional, intellectual and psychological support.
Documents accurately and completely and keeps record regarding clinical practice.
Consults and collaborates: shares information with other members of the health care team, makes appropriate patient referrals, uses interdisciplinary resources to enhance own clinical decision making, and provides continuity among home, office, inpatient setting and community.

Care Coordination

Care Coordination is the ongoing support of patients and their families over time as they navigate care and relationships. It assists patients/families to optimally manage their health care, respect their culture and values, and helps to identify individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences.

Performance is up to standard when:

Uses health coaching techniques to elicit patient goals and priorities to develop individualized patient action plans.
Uses population management tools such as registries to identify high‑risk patients and track, monitor and follow‑up with their care.
Engages, assesses readiness to learn and educates patients and families to implement strategies to reach a desired goal or care intervention.
Identifies and secures patient services needed for patient care.
Informs and supports patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions and navigate the healthcare system.

Education

Education imparts knowledge designed to develop skills, to enhance decision-making, and to promote understanding. It includes interaction with the patient, family and community, as well as participating in formal and informal professional education.

Performance is up to standard when:

Patient / Family / Community works in partnership with patient/family to identify patient and family needs and develop a plan for education and/or make…