Triage Registered Nurse - Gilchrist Weekender

The Triage RN reports to Associate Clinical Director. He/she is responsible for triaging patient and caregiver telephone calls, assisting in the solution, palliation of symptoms and provision of education. Assists with identifying patient/family care needs and for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families, in conjunction with case managers and physicians. Maintains relationships with families and patients. Provides support to care team members by acting as a liaison/coordinator with physician offices, insurance case managers, pharmacies and DME company.

Education:
Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution
Licensures/Certifications:
Current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse
Experience:
One to two years of nursing. Home Health Hospice or triage experience required
Skills:
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interact with a diverse population.
• Ability to be patient and family focused
• Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn
• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self-protection
• Ability to perform consistently in stressful situations.
• Strong and creative, problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with attention to details, efficiency and accuracy and deadlines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Triages all patient and caregiver calls, assisting in the solutions, palliation of symptoms and provision of education.
• Serves as a liaison with physician offices on behalf of the care team.
• Provides immediate response and emotional support to the family at the time of death call.
• May assist in the coordination of changes in patient level of care.
• May communicate with insurance case managers on behalf of the care team. Documents discussions in detail.
• Assists with pharmacy issues (ordering medication refills, securing scripts for controlled substances, problem solves breakdown in systems communications).
• Orders supplies and durable medical equipment as appropriate and documents same in the EMR
• Coordinates equipment pick up with vendor representative as necessary.
• Trends calls prospectively to determine patterns by team/provider and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Deploys staff as needed to address patient and family assessed needs.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$63,407.38 - $97,440.12

Final