Job Description
Join our award-winning emergency department as a Triage Nurse at Durham Regional Medical Center, where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. We're seeking a compassionate, highly skilled professional to lead our triage operations in a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities in one of North Carolina's top healthcare systems.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient acuity and prioritize emergency department arrivals using ESI protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop care pathways
- Oversee patient flow management during high-volume periods
- Implement electronic triage documentation systems with 99.8% accuracy
- Mentor junior staff on emergency assessment techniques
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain compliance with JCAHO and state nursing regulations
Qualifications
- Active RN license in North Carolina
- 5+ years emergency department experience
- ENPC or TNCC certification required
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Experience with Epic EMR triage module
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Ability to remain calm during high-stress situations
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred