Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Hunt Valley, MD

Triage RN GHC

We are currently offering a Sign on Bonus of $3,000 for day and $5,000 for night! The Triage RN reports to Associate Clinical Director. He/she is responsible for triaging patient and caregiver telephone calls, assisting in the solution, palliation of symptoms and provision of education.# Assists with identifying patient/family care needs and for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families, in conjunction with case managers and physicians. Maintains relationships with families and patients.# Provides support to care team members by acting as a liaison/coordinator with physician offices, insurance case managers, pharmacies and DME company. Education Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution Experience One to two years of nursing. Home Health# Hospice or triage experience required. Skills Strong time management skills Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interact with a diverse population. Ability to be patient and family focused Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self-protection Ability to perform consistently in stressful situations. Strong and creative, problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate. Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with attention to details, efficiency and accuracy and deadlines. Licensures, Certifications Current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse Certification in end-of-life care by the NBHPNA within three years of employment Physical Requirements Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail often in stressful situations. Ability to perform home care visits Generally sedentary work but may require standing and walking for approximately 10% of work time Working Conditions Normal office environment. Maybe exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases Conditions of Employment Reliable transportation and auto insurance. Valid Driver#s License We are currently offering a Sign on Bonus of $3,000 for day and $5,000 for night! The Triage RN reports to Associate Clinical Director. He/she is responsible for triaging patient and caregiver telephone calls, assisting in the solution, palliation of symptoms and provision of education. Assists with identifying patient/family care needs and for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families, in conjunction with case managers and physicians. Maintains relationships with families and patients. Provides support to care team members by acting as a liaison/coordinator with physician offices, insurance case managers, pharmacies and DME company. Education Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution Experience One to two years of nursing. Home Health Hospice or triage experience required. Skills * Strong time management skills * Strong organizational skills * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interact with a diverse population. * Ability to be patient and family focused * Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn * Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self-protection * Ability to perform consistently in stressful situations. * Strong and creative, problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate. * Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with attention to details, efficiency and accuracy and deadlines. Licensures, Certifications * Current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse * Certification in end-of-life care by the NBHPNA within three years of employment Physical Requirements * Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail often in stressful situations. * Ability to perform home care visits Generally sedentary work but may require standing and walking for approximately 10% of work time Working Conditions * Normal office environment. * Maybe exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases Conditions of Employment * Reliable transportation and auto insurance. * Valid Driver's License