Triage Nurse
Minneapolis, Minnesota
University of Minnesota Physicians - 2426 W Broadway

Job Opportunity: RN - Triage Nurse

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 27 weeks

Job Summary

• Make nursing decisions in uncertain conditions using broad knowledge and recognize life-threatening emergencies.
• Use systematic, comprehensive patient assessment tools and protocols appropriately.
• Perform direct patient assessment and evaluation, identifying actual or potential health, safety, or educational needs.
• Utilize decision-making protocols, algorithms, and guidelines to assess patient needs and prioritize acuity/urgency for medical or crisis intervention.
• Employ excellent interviewing, active listening, and documentation skills.
• Promote health prevention and wellness.
• Develop collaborative care plans with patients and caregivers.
• Implement nursing interventions based on care plans and protocols.
• Coordinate nursing care with healthcare team members to meet patient needs and achieve outcomes.
• Initiate age- and culturally-appropriate measures.
• Collaborate, consult, or make referrals as appropriate.
• Respond appropriately to emergent situations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, both verbally and in writing.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and modify care plans accordingly.
• Facilitate continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination of healthcare services.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of clinical RN experience with strong assessment and visualization skills.
• Proven ability to function at the highest level within scope of practice.
• Experience in patient education and proactive disease management.
• Excellent assessment and care coordination skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Proficient keyboarding and computer skills.

Education & Licensure

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Minnesota RN License required.
• BLS certification required or must obtain within orientation period.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position requires a highly skilled RN with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and coordination abilities to provide triage nursing care in a fast-paced environment.