Registered Nurse Phone Triage

## Registered Nurse Phone Triage Apply:
Bethel:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR100184

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.
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* Position Summary:

** Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse in this role is responsible for promptly answering calls from patients from area villages and conducting comprehensive triage assessments over the phone. Using established triage protocols, the nurse will accurately assess patients' medical needs, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and provide guidance to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Additionally, this position involves serving as a knowledgeable resource for colleagues and patients while applying age-specific and culturally sensitive considerations when delivering remote village triage care. The nurse actively supports the mission of Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, with a specific focus on remote village triage services.

** Position

Qualifications:

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* Minimum Education:

Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution.

Minimum Experience:

Preferred one year experience in health care setting as a Registered Nurse conducting telephone triage.

License, Certification, Registration:
Must be licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse. Current BLS. The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position.

Equipment/Tools:
Office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine), other telecommunication equipment.
** Specialized Knowledge and Skills
*** Proficient oral and written communication skills, essential for conducting remote patient assessments and providing clear guidance over the phone.
* Able to practice nursing as described in the Alaska Statutes regarding the practice of Registered Nursing, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
* Strong cognitive and technical knowledge required to effectively manage patient care across the continuum of remote triage services.
* Flexibility with work schedule and the ability to make independent decisions within prescribed limits, adapting to the unique demands of remote triage nursing.
* Utilization of the nursing process in the provision of patient care, including accurate assessment, treatment administration, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and patient/family/significant other education.
* Knowledge of medical terminology, enabling effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
* Competence in working within a patient care setting, particularly in a remote telephonic environment.
* Strong foundational nursing skills to address a wide range of medical inquiries and emergencies over the phone.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, ensuring adherence to guidelines and procedures.
* Effective documentation of actions involved in care delivery and communication with patients and colleagues.
* Theoretical knowledge of the nursing process, care management, and continuity of care,…