Triage RN - Urgent Care

Company: Providence
Location: Waitsburg
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Description The License Registered Nurse shall perform services requiring basic knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, psychological and sociological sciences and of nursing procedures. Nursing practice utilizes standardized procedures in the observation and care of the ill, injured and infirm; in maintenance of health; in action to safeguard life and health; and in the administration of medication and treatments prescribed by those so authorized by state law. Each nurse is directly accountable and responsible to the consumer for the quality of nursing care rendered. May float to other Provider office sites as requested. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures and regulatory laws. Telephone triage nurses respond to health related questions over the telephone. The triage nurse needs to be able to ask pertinent questions in order to determine whether the patient is in a low or high-acuity state, whether 911 should be called to attend to the patient. If matters are not urgent the nurse can set up an appointment with provider or refer the patient to Express Care for lowest acuity, or Urgent Care for medium acuity. Telephone triage nurses are also responsible to process incoming prescriptions refill requests. Most refill requests can be processed via the department's refill protocol, but some require direct authorization from the ordering provider. The telephone triage nurses must be familiar with the protocols, be comfortable with the information, and able to use their own judgment with findings in the patients records. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group Southeast Washington and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. $6,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible rehire and external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing, from an accredited school.
• Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association. Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1 year as an RN in an Outpatient Setting. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. About the Team Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers. PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington's greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence's St. John's Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Requsition ID: 314131 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Clinical Administration Job Function: Clinical Support Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Nursing Department: 3021 URGENT CARE Address: WA Walla Walla 301 W Poplar St Work Location: St Mary Poplar Medical Complex-Walla Walla Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $35.35 - $55.97 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Emergency Room Nurse, Location:Waitsburg, WA-99361

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