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Facility: Sanford Broadway Med Cntr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Starting Rate: $29.50 - $44.50
Pay Info: ** experience credit added to wage
Department Details**
This is a great opportunity to work alongside a cohesive team, who works collaboratively to prioritize safe patient care.
Job Summary
The Vascular Surgery Clinic Triage Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for providing initial assessment and triage for patients seeking care in a busy vascular surgery clinic. This nurse will assess patient needs, determine the urgency of their condition, and facilitate appropriate follow-up care. The triage nurse collaborates with surgeons, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate care for patients with vascular conditions.
The clinic offers a flexible Monday through Friday schedule, with no weekends or holidays required.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment and Triage:
Conduct initial assessments of patients’ medical history, symptoms, and vascular concerns.
Prioritize patient concerns and assess the urgency of care required.
Guide patients on the appropriate steps for care, whether through surgery, diagnostic testing, or follow-up consultations.
Clinical Support:
Assist with the scheduling of appointments, diagnostic tests, and follow-up visits based on triage assessments.
Provide information to patients regarding vascular conditions, treatment options, and what to expect during their care.
Administer basic clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, collecting patient history, and assisting in wound care as directed by the physician.
Collaboration with Medical Team:
Communicate effectively with vascular surgeons, advanced practice practitioners, and other healthcare team members about patient concerns, assessments, and triage decisions.
Relay relevant clinical information to the medical team for timely diagnosis and intervention.
Participate in patient care planning, follow-up discussions, and ongoing treatment protocols.
Patient Education and Advocacy:
Educate patients about vascular health, preventive measures, and pre- and post-operative care.
Address patient inquiries and provide clear explanations regarding vascular conditions, treatment plans, and lifestyle changes.
Act as a patient advocate, ensuring that patient concerns are addressed in a timely and compassionate manner.
Documentation and Compliance:
Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and complete patient records in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA).
Document triage assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
Quality Improvement:
Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts related to patient care and clinic efficiency.
Identify areas for improvement in patient triage processes and recommend solutions to enhance patient care delivery.
Stay current with the latest vascular surgery techniques, practices, and guidelines.
Other Duties:
Assist with patient flow and manage clinic workload during high-demand periods.
Provide backup support in other clinical areas as needed.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong clinical assessment and triage skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact compassionately with patients.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Knowledge of vascular anatomy, surgical procedures, and treatment options is a plus.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Guides the patient to the appropriate level of care; schedules patient appointments over the phone with appropriate healthcare providers/facilities/physicians. Documents information provided to patients during triage in health record systems; records patients health conditions for follow-up patient care. Maintains and develops triage protocols; ensures patients' healthcare information is updated on time. Role does answer inquiries through multiple variations of technology, depending on department. Educate patients based on calls that come in.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
One year of healthcare experience preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Within first 30 days of employment, all requirements to obtain license needed for role is completed. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0219288
Job Function: Nursing
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