KRC.0219.0815.23 The Triage Nurse is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health team and assists in the care of patients, including administration of treatments and medications, patient education, triage, and clinic flow activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in harmony with others, exhibits a positive attitude and commitment to the health center mission. Actions show commitment to team effort, works well with others, supports group objectives, and participates in staff meetings and team problem-solving;
• Consistent patient-centered, caring disposition is a must for this position;
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and utilize available resources to assist with efficient patient flow in the clinic;
• Demonstrates understanding of appropriate nurse to provider ratios, skill levels, and cost effectiveness strategies;
• Actively assists with routine clinic tasks. Utilizes established methods to ensure consistency in maintaining emergency supplies, stock medications, immunizations, forms, sterile instrument inventory, equipment, and appropriate exam room inventory, etc.;
• Assists in the orientation and education of new nursing employees;
• Utilizes the health center Performance Improvement processes in identifying the center needs related to any aspect of patient care and customer service;
• Demonstrates flexibility in work roles and schedules to meet the changing needs of the center;
• Maintains awareness of new information applicable to job, i.e. policies, meeting minutes, procedures, memos, and protocols;
• Maintains professional appearance; follows established dress code;
• Supervisor of real or potential clinic problems;
• Meets work schedules, fulfills responsibilities and commitments, i.e. attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, productivity and efficiency.

Requirements

• RN currently licensed to practice in the state of Kansas.
• Maintains current licensure, required training and credentialing
• Age Specific Competencies Infants through Adolescents
• Age Specific Competencies - Adult
• Experience in ambulatory care setting.
• Possesses strong clinical skills and competency in ambulatory care.
• Strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary health team and culturally diverse patient populations.

Benefits

Comprehensive full benefit package including paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. Full-Time staff are eligible for enrollment in health plans on the first of the month after 30 days of continuous employment and for matching funds with IRA plan after one year of full-term employment. Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness and assistance.