Neurology Triage Nurse Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Nursing

Neurology Triage Nurse

Job Summary

The Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Neurology Triage Nurse to function as a member of the Pediatric Neurology triage team. This position is responsible for delivering professional nursing care to patients via phone or patient portal. The Clinical Triage Nurse will utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status; implement nursing interventions to modify symptoms;develop,

implement and evaluate patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes; and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department inthe University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education,research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent healthcare coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short andlong-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment,accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services,including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at .

Responsibilities Essential Functions

Performs phone management with patients' parents, chart review,care coordination, triage, and problem management.

Discusses patient and family concerns over the phone and/or viathe electronic health record.

Provides patient/family education surrounding common neurological conditions.

Communicates adjustments in treatment plan to families.

Provides support and guidance to patients and families navigating complex medical conditions.

Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements,organizational policies, and standards of nursing practice while protecting patient confidentiality.

Accurately documents all patient interactions, assessments,interventions, education, and care coordination activities in the electronic health record.

Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies planof care as needed to achieve health care goals. Communicates adjustments or changes in treatment plans to patient/family.

Communicates lab & other test results to families.

Provides medication refills.

Assists providers and staff with patient-related paperwork suchas letters of medical necessity, DMV forms, school care plans, andpreauthorization.

Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

Works closely with triage team to provide high quality,efficient care to patients and their families.

Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.

Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.

Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution, and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.

Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

Comments

The above responsibilities will be shared with other nurses and medical assistants in the Department.

Incumbent will be expected to provide high-quality patient care inan organization focused on patient safety, patient and parent satisfaction, and positive patient outcomes; advocates for patient sand families to ensure unique needs are met; collaborates with highly skilled team members dedicated to achieving patient goalsand providing world class care; actively participates in educational opportunities. Education in patient management isongoing with the help of division practitioners and support staff.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge andskills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her…