Triage Registered Nurse - Full Time at Utah Navajo Health System

Montezuma Creek, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Interviewing, Medication Administration, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Education, Wound Care, Sample Collection, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Infection Control, Delegation, Customer Service, Healthcare System Knowledge, Immunization Knowledge, Chronic Disease Management, Behavioral Health Integration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our Community Health Center in Southeastern Utah. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more. Filling 1 Positions Location: Montezuma Creek, Utah Full-time Benefits start at: PTO leave, Vacation leave, 14 paid Holidays, Medical Insurance for employees and dependents, Life insurance, Retirement plan, wellness benefits. Optional coverage for dental, Vision, and short/long term disability. Key Performance Indicators: Interview patient to determine medical problem/condition Address patient telephone inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patient's problems and questions. Observe patient(s) and report adverse reactions of medication or treatment to provider. Obtain patient's vital signs, pain level and weight. Screen patient for depression, changes in tobacco use, caffeine use, diet, health literacy level, preferred method of learning, and medication allergies. Collect samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and follow-up needs with patient. Dress wounds, apply hot or cold compresses as ordered. Assemble and use urinary catheters and oxygen supplies Order diagnostic procedures and labs as directed by primary care provider with verbal order read back Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification at all times Attend mandatory monthly meetings Locate and attend meetings, online webinars, conferences and training that emphasize your role/responsibilities Locate articles and stay up to date on latest evidence based practice regarding your role/responsibilities Complete yearly competencies as assigned by supervisor Educate patients about immunizations verbally, and give written Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) Educate patient about healthcare system, what to expect, how to prepare, and be self-empowered Educate patient about medication side-effects, disease, comorbidities, family planning and wellness Ensure patient understands information and instructions given by provider and inform provider if patient needs further teaching or clarification Maintain proper hand-hygiene Use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommendations Perform low-level disinfection of medical equipment, devices and supplies Properly sterilize equipment and supplies. Maintain supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies Properly dispose of expired or damaged supplies, medical equipment and devices. Administer medications as prescribed, orally, subcutaneous, intramuscular injection, intravascular, or intraosseous and document time and amount on patient’s chart. Update patients on their immunization schedule according to CDC recommendations Remove all expired medication/injectable and products in crash cart and place order with administrator or pharmacist for replacement Write prescriptions at providers request with verbal read-back of order Assist patient with scheduling appointments Follow up with patients who miss appointments. Follow up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests. Write referrals with verbal read back of order for patients through insurance and other physician offices and follow-up. Confirm medical records are available in patient chart before follow-up appointments Ensure that a delegated task is non-complex and personnel is adequately trained for the task before delegating a task Ensure that personnel has effectively demonstrated a delegated task as learned Ensure that personnel can perform a delegated task safely and patient is safe for personnel to carry out the task Ensure appropriate supervision is available during implementation of a delegated task Evaluate effectiveness of nursing plan of care from delegation and modify plan as needed Assign as necessary to other Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs), delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel [UAP (including medical assistants)] and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) Complete highest priority/urgent tasks whenever possible during triage of patients Identify first level (highest priority/urgency) patient problems that may threaten patient’s immediate survival or safety and respond appropriately Identify second level concerns and schedule with provider’s walk-in slots, giving preference to patient primary care provider or team if available within timely manner Identify third level patient concerns and schedule patient with primary care providers next available appointment slot or within reasonable time frame according to patient care need Know the needs and priorities of each patient and reassess patient according to patient priority level as necessary Requirements Perform nursing assessment and identify pertinent information to verbalize to provider. Review and implement primary care provider orders Participate in ongoing education and training Educate patient regarding their healthcare and the healthcare system for patient/family to effectively care for patient Reduce the risk of infections Safely administer medications Perform nursing evaluation and follow-up with patient for continued comprehensive care Assign and delegate tasks appropriately when necessary and accept assignments when necessary according to Utah Nurse Practice Act Prioritize client care and schedule patient as a Triage nurse Experience, Training, and Qualifications needed to perform the job: Registered Nurse license within state of Utah Must be able to safely lift, push and pull fifty (50) pounds or more above waist Ideally 3 years experience minimum. Computer skills required to input data, experience with Microsoft office is preferred. Must have an excellent work history and customer service mindset. As a Tribal Organization the Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. (UNHS) treats patients with high risk and underlying chronic medical conditions. Therefore, UNHS requires its employees to show proof of immunization prior to their employment with UNHS or during their employment. Below is a list of immunizations/vaccinations required to be employed or to continue employment with UNHS. The immunizations/vaccinations include but not limited to following: MMR (Measles Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): Documentation of two MMR vaccines (OR) Documentation of MMR titers. Complete Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 doses), documented proof of titers indicating immunity, or a declination that may be signed upon arrival. Proof of up-to-date PPD skin testing, if previously negative (OR) Proof of positive PPD skin test with the most recent chest x-ray and treatment history. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap). Varicella titers, history of varicella or varicella immunization series. Influenza vaccine for the current year. COVID-19 vaccine Any other vaccinations as requested. UNHS would not be able to achieve our goal of quality equitable healthcare for people living in southeastern Utah without our committed and competent staff. UNHS continually attracts the most devoted healthcare professionals and administrators this region has to offer.We are a NPEA and EEO compliant employer.

Responsibilities

The Triage Registered Nurse will assess and prioritize patient needs, provide education, and administer medications as prescribed. They will also manage patient inquiries and follow up on lab results and appointments.