The RN TeleNurse is responsible for triaging incoming patient calls. Promotes and demonstrates leadership within the department. Promotes the philosophy of wellness; serves as a resource person, educator, and patient advocate.
Schedule:
Week 1: Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm
Week 2: NONE
Job Relationships
Reports to the TeleNurse Supervisor/ManagerPrincipal Responsibilities
Apply all phases of the Nursing Process, ., assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation when triaging patients.Demonstrate effective verbal communication: communicate phone advice in a calm manner so that it is properly received and understood.Identify life threatening emergencies; recommend appropriate interventions, including facilitation of ambulance transportation.Demonstrate knowledge of disease processes and pathophysiology to accurately conduct an initial assessment and triage patients via telephone dialogue.<...