Become a part of our caring communityThe Triage Nurse (Registered Nurse) assesses patients' health problems and needs, develop and execute nursing care plans, and helps maintain patient medical records. The Triage Nurse (Registered Nurse) work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. You will report to the Center Administrator.
Under the general supervision of clinic providers, you are responsible for the medical care support of urgent care patients, including assessing patients, taking medical histories, and performing lab work. The Triage Nurse (Registered Nurse) supports the above functions in either a clinic-based or telephonic environment. The Triage Nurse (Registered Nurse) 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 receive guidance where needed. Follow established guidelines and procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Identify 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 l evaluation of patients with ambulatory diagnoses and possible acute conditions. The triage nurse will work in partnership with the center's mid-levels and PCPs.
- In consultation with the center's mid-levels and PCPs the triage nurse will initiate treatment, if necessary, for common ambulatory diagnoses.
- Promote patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teach patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answer 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
Use your skills to make an impact Required QualificationsMust be willing and able to perform the following procedures or at least be willing to be trained to do them:
- 2+ years of Urgent Care / Emergency Room experience
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Start an IV and initiate IV fluids
- Give Injections
- Simple wound care
- Insert a foley catheter if appropriate
- Administer aerosol treatments
- Perform EKGs
- Excellent communication skills
- Work well in a team of healthcare providers.
- Associates Nursing Degree
- Nursing Diploma
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Work hours: Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM
Location: Onsite in Orlando, FL/Conviva West Orange
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Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$71,100 - $97,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of BenefitsHumana, 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.
