Registered Nurse - Communications Center (Central Triage)

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).
• Demonstrates clinical judgment in responding to priority patient needs.
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.

Planning

• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
• Includes the interdisciplinary health team as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication with the patient / family and interdisciplinary team.

Implementation

• Provides care, treatment and services in collaboration with interdisciplinary health team.
• Maintains an appropriate nurse-patient relationship.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
• Initiates and documents education plan for the patient and family based on identified learning.

Evaluations

• Evaluates, communicates and documents patient responses to care.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.

Education

• Ensures the patient and family receives / understands education / training specific to their needs and abilities using the teach back method for evaluation and documents appropriately.
• Demonstrates
• Compassion,
• Leadership and
• Professionalism:
• Confidently leads the care delivery team through effective communication, collaboration and leadership.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability on the unit / patient care team.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal aspects of nursing as evidenced by documentation and professional behaviors.
• Delegates appropriate responsibilities to assigned nurses and ancillary staff.
• Demonstrates ability to manage job related stressors and constructive feedback during intra/interdepartmental relations.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing needs throughout the organization.
• Participates in problem-solving activities at the unit level by identifying the problem and collaboratively working toward resolution.
• Provides input regarding protocols, policies and procedures to immediate supervisor.
• Provides training / precepting for new team members on the unit.
• Performance
• Improvement /
• Evidence
• Based
• Practice /
• Research:
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice within practice area and identifies opportunities for performance improvement.
• Participates and utilizes the performance improvement process to improve clinical practice.
• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States. Compliance
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. REQUIRED QUAILFICATIONS
• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 3 years RN experience minimum PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Prior experience pediatrics, adult medicine and triage strongly preferred.
• Education: As:
• Nursing (Required)
• Licenses /
• CERTIFICATIONS: BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New
• York
• State
• Education
• Department (NYSED)
• Physical
• REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
• PAY
• RANGE: $35.34 - $47.13
• CITY:
• Rochester
• POSTAL
• CODE: 14617 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.