Triage Nurse
Description
Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Triage Nurse for Full-time day!
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Triage Nurse to join our ambulatory primary care and specialty clinic. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing and prioritizing patient needs, providing appropriate medical advice, and ensuring efficient patient flow. The Triage Nurse plays a critical role in the delivery of patient-centered care by facilitating timely access to care and ensuring that patients receive the appropriate level of care based on their needs. *This is a Monday-Friday position working from 8am-4:30pm, with occasional potential evening and weekend coverage*
As a Triage Nurse, you will:
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' symptoms and medical histories through phone or in-person consultations
- Utilize established triage protocols to determine the urgency of patients' conditions
- Provide patients with medical advice, health education, and self-care instructions based on their symptoms and medical history
- Schedule appointments and referrals for patients requiring further evaluation or treatment
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient interactions, assessments, and care plans in the electronic medical records (EMR) system
- Monitor and manage patient flow within the clinic to minimize wait times and optimize efficiency
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) with an active and unrestricted license.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a triage, emergency, or ambulatory care setting
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
About Nashville General Hospital
Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community
Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
- Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
- Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
- Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
- Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
- Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
- Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
- Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
- 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Parking for all employees
Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
We are an E-Verify employer.
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