RN Triage Access

- (3303115) The primary purpose of your job is to be responsible for the delivery of patient care in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care and safety can be maintained. Performs pre procedure evaluation utilizing patient telephone triage skills. Perform verbal assessment with patient prior to admission, communicating information to appropriate team members. Ensure pre-operative care requirements of patients are accomplished. Perform patient teaching/education as established by the ambulatory outpatient surgical practices. Assess pertinent information, plan, implement, and document interventions and evaluate results. Respond to telephone inquiries regarding expressed needs of the caller and refers caller to appropriate resources including medical/ambulatory care, hospital services, and community services within established procedures and guidelines. Thoroughly document all call encounters utilizing manual and/or online information systems at the time of the call. Communicate arrival time and NPO instructions to patients as prescribed. Communicate special physician’s orders and ensure patient charting is completed in an accurate, concise and timely manner. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Massachusetts Basic Life Support Certification required EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one years’ experience as an RN preferred New grad nurses welcome Experience in Primary care preferred. Experience in triage, preferably for Adult/ Pediatrics in an ambulatory setting preferred. EEO Statement Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Windemere Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Primary Location MA-Oak Bluffs-MVH Martha's Vineyard Hospital Work Locations MVH Martha's Vineyard Hospital 1 Hospital Road Oak Bluffs 02557 Job Registered Nurse Organization Martha’s Vineyard Hospital (MVH) Schedule Full-time Standard Hours 40 Shift Day Job Posted Shift Description Pre-Procedure Evaluation Nurse Employee Status Regular Recruiting Department MVH Surgical Practice Job Posting Aug 29, 2024