LPN Triage Nurse
Dalton, Massachusetts
You'll cover the triage nurse role one day a week and during vacations.
Posted Sep 3
- Shift and hours
- One day a week plus vacation coverage to cover our Triage Nurse one day week and vacations1 shifts a week
- Unit and setting
- Triage · Clinic
- License
- LPN license
- Term
- Permanent We are seeking a Part Time dedicated and skilled Triage NursePart time
Do you qualify?
Preferred
- Experience
- primary care experience Primary Care experience preferred but willing to train
- Also asks
- EMR system proficiency Proficiency in using EMR systems
- Also asks
- excellent communication skills Excellent communication skills
- Also asks
- vital signs monitoring and phlebotomy Ability to perform vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, and other essential nursing procedures.
- Also asks
- medical terminology, anatomy and physiology knowledge Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, physiology knowledge, and diagnostic evaluation processes.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- triage by urgency of care Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine the urgency of care needed.
- Day to day
- prioritizing patients by severity and need Utilize clinical judgment to prioritize patient cases based on severity and needs.
- Day to day
- medication and treatment administration Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Day to day
- patient and family teaching on health management and disease prevention Provide education to patients and families regarding health management and disease prevention.
- Details
- works on site, in person Work Location: In person
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Overview We are seeking a Part Time dedicated and skilled Triage Nurse to join our healthcare team to cover our Triage Nurse one day week and vacations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in patient care and triage, demonstrating the ability to assess and prioritize patient needs effectively. This role is essential in ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate care based on their medical conditions. The Triage Nurse will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality healthcare services.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine the urgency of care needed.
- Utilize clinical judgment to prioritize patient cases based on severity and needs.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and follow-up care.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Collaborate with other nursing staff to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and infection control protocols.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding health management and disease prevention.
Skills The ideal candidate should possess a combination of the following
skills
- Proficiency in using EMR systems
- Primary Care experience preferred but willing to train
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to perform vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, and other essential nursing procedures.
- Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, physiology knowledge, and diagnostic evaluation processes. We value teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Dalton, MA
Living costs about 6% above the US average