*No COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements*

The Triage Nurse will provide professional nursing assessments, prioritize according to the urgency of need, and initiate medical care to patients arriving at the emergency department. The triage RN must be experienced in the triage role and assigning ESI levels to patients based on presentation. The triage RN implements protocol order sets to assist in efficient patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interviews patient (if possible) and/or family to obtain medical histories and to make an accurate assessment.
• Assigns a triage priority based on observations and available information.
• Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols.
• Calls for crisis intervention if appropriate.
• Communicates and acts as liaison with patients, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity.
• Coordinates the needs of the patient with supporting departments and assists in solving problems related to the welfare of patient and staff.
• Charts concisely, descriptively, and legibly indicating patients progress or lack of progress.
• Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates understanding of and adheres to the hospitals infection control protocols.
• Demonstrates compliance with exiting standards and policies.
• Participates in mandatory in-services.

• Must have demonstratedknowledge and skills to provide appropriatecare to all age groups
• Must be able to make good professional decisions quickly despite stressful atmosphere.
• Ability to handle stressful and constantly changing conditions.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a bachelors degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in medical/surgical and one year of experience in critical or emergency care with specialized triage training.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills
• EHR Documentation via EPOWERdoc

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current RN license
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current PALS Certification

Shift and Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Nights
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off