Triage Nurse; RN

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The Triage Nurse (RN) assesses patients’ health problems and needs, develops and executes nursing care plans, and assists in maintenance of patient medical records. The Triage Nurse (RN) work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Under the general supervision of clinic providers, the Triage Nurse (RN) is responsible for the medical care support of urgent care patients, including triaging patients, taking medical histories, and/or performing lab work. The Triage Nurse (RN) supports the above functions in either a clinic-based or telephonic environment. The Triage Nurse (RN) understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas.

Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

Essential Functions
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• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Responsible for evaluation of patients with ambulatory diagnoses as well as possible acute conditions. The triage nurse works in partnership with the center’s mid-levels and PCPs.
• In consultation with the center’s mid-levels and/or PCPs the triage nurse will initiate treatment, if necessary, for common ambulatory diagnoses.
• Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self‑care skills; answering questions.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Work in other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of Urgent Care / Emergency Room experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Starting an IV and initiating IV fluids
• Give Injections
• Simple wound care
• Insert a foley catheter if appropriate
• Administer aerosol treatments
• Perform EKGs
• Good communication skills
• Works well in a team of healthcare providers.
• Associates Nursing Degree
• Nursing Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Triage Nurse [RN]

Working hours:

Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM

Scheduled 40 hours per week

Local travel may be required;
Mileage is reimbursed

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

$71,100 - $97,800 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. The incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

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