Job Details
Registered Nurse-Triage
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $0 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 12/7/2022 to 3/31/2023 |
| Summary: |
For further information and how to apply, contact directly:
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 67
Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538
715-588-3303
Email: hr@ldftribe.com : The primary responsibility of this position is to provide professional nursing assessments, prioritize treatments according to the urgency of need, and initiate medical care to patients arriving at the facility, under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse. The Triage Nurse performs professional nursing functions to assess the severity of the patient's health concerns using protocols and algorithms in a manner that provides patient dispositions to emergency care, clinic provider appointments, and triage nurse clinic services within the scope of the licensed practice. The Triage RN will support providers in triaging all walk in patients. The position requires excellent assessment skills, the ability to make decisions consistent with nursing practice, clinic policies, and observance of confidentiality of patient information. |
| Duties: | Under general supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Triage Nurse (RN) will provide professional nursing assessments, prioritize treatments according to the urgency of need, and initiate medical care to patients arriving to the facility. The triage Nurse performs professional nursing functions to assess the severity of the patient's health concerns using protocols and algorithms in a manner that provides patient dispositions to emergency care, clinic provider appointments, and triage nurse clinic services within the scope of the licensed practice. The Triage RN will support providers in triaging all walk in patients. The position requires excellent assessment skills, the ability to make decisions consistent with nursing practice, clinic policies, and observance of confidentiality of patient information. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Performs general nursing care to patients of all ages within the scope of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with the Wisconsin Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses. 2. Manage Triage Nurse directed patient telephone calls and from walk-in patients requesting health care services. 3. Evaluate and assess patient's health care needs based on indicated signs and symptoms utilizing established triage protocols and guidelines. 4. Obtain appropriate input and direction from the provider as needed, to determine best clinical course of action and recommendations for specific patient health care needs. 5. Accurately document in the EHR, symptoms/complaints, nursing assessment, advice provided and patient/caller response. Follows policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure consistency and departmental effectiveness as well as improve health care outcomes of patients/callers and their access to appropriate health care. 6. Coordinate and schedule same-day and walk-in appointments on the provider schedules. 7. Utilize standing orders, triage protocols and algorithms appropriately. 8. Prepares and administers immunizations and medication to adults and pediatric patients as directed and in the appropriate manner. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider. 9. Responsible for proper handling and storage of all medications and immunizations. 10. Identifies patients that will benefit from Care/Clinical Social Worker. 11. Performs other nursing functions as determined and assigned by Charge Nurse. 12. Attends required meetings, professional development, and training, as well as participates in committees as requested. 13. Assists in the review and development of departmental policies and annual revisions. 14. Maintains patient confidentiality according to HIPAA standards. 15. Identifies appropriate quality controls for assigned areas of responsibility and ensures that monitoring, as well as, process improvement is occurring. 16. Works toward achieving implementation of AAAHC certifications and conducts appropriate follow-up. 17. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. 18. Other related duties as required. |
| Qualifications: | Must have an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited Nursing program. Desirable candidate must hold a current Wisconsin Registered Nursing License with no restrictions or violations in the Wisconsin Nursing Board. CPR, ACLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment. PALS certification preferred. One year in an acute care setting or experience in working in triage is preferred. (This position is considered safety sensitive and requires a drug screen test for all substances including Marijuana) Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | Registered Nurse-Triage, LDF |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
Contact
Please use the following information to get more information about or apply for this job posting.
| Name: | Buckanaga, Tony |
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