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Triage Nurse

Holy Redeemer Health System Type Full time Posted 10/20/2011
Salary - n/a - Starts 5/23/2012
PA - Pennsylvania (All) - Philadelphia Referral - n/a -    
         
 

Triage Nurse
Department:VNAPA Skilled Nursing-HHS
Schedule:Per Diem
Shift:Day, Weekend
Hours:7 am - 7 pm
Job Details:
  • Position Summary: Receives and triages all incoming calls in order to continue delivery of quality patient care while utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with established Agency policy and procedure/standards of care 24 hours a day. Recruitment Requirements: · Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. · Minimum education — Associates Degree (BSN preferred) · Minimum of 2-3 years of Med-Surg. nursing experience. · ER/Triage experience a plus. · Home health care experience preferred. · Must possess a current PA Registered Nurse license. · CPR required. · Valid driver’s license. · Ability to use sound judgment. · Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationship while interacting with the public/staff. · Ability to handle multiple calls for multiple services. · Excellent verbal communication skills; customer service oriented and well organized; flexible. · Able to use office equipment; i.e. beeper, car phone. · Able to withstand prolonged sitting/standing/walking. · Ability to work flexible hours, with weekends and holidays included. · Position requires coverage between the hours of 7pm-7am.