About this role
Internal Medicine Triage Nurse
The Internal Medicine Triage Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide comprehensive care for the patient. He/she is responsible for clinical assessment of patients' needs and implementing a plan of action to accomplish established goals for all scheduled shifts. The Triage Nurse must be proficient in clinical skills as well as the process involved in maintaining a smooth flow of patients through the unit. The Triage Nurse will understand and utilize established patient care protocols to provide prompt efficient patient care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Works full time, on site, to support the clinical operations of AMA-PC
- Triages patients over the telephone. Assesses and evaluates their concerns. This includes screening the illness, advising the patient in home self-care when appropriate and facilitating an office visit with physician when necessary. Responsible to decide and coordinate timeliness of visit i.e., emergency room, urgent, this week, next week, etc.
- Teaches patients (and parents/guardians/family members) about diagnosis, treatment, medications and diet Provides emotional support to patients and parents. Coordinates patients' needs with all other departments as needed
- Completes all required paperwork and documents care rendered in all appropriate locations
- Uses the electronic medical record to document patient care and to communicate with providers and other staff regarding same
- Refills patient prescriptions adhering to principles of safety and medical knowledge
- Responsible to assist staff members and to stay current with procedures, policies: and protocols
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Acts as preceptor for new staff members and students
- Weekend rotation is required
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction