Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team as a Triage Nurse with comprehensive paid training! Renown Regional Medical Center is seeking compassionate and detail-oriented RNs to deliver exceptional patient care through our specialized triage program. This unique opportunity combines hands-on clinical experience with structured training in emergency assessment protocols, ensuring you're prepared to handle critical situations while advancing your nursing career in Reno's leading healthcare system.
Our paid training program includes:
- 8-week intensive orientation covering ER triage protocols
- Mentorship from board-certified emergency nurses
- Advanced EHR system certification
- Crisis communication simulation training
Responsibilities
- Perform rapid patient assessments using Emergency Severity Index (ESI)
- Make critical disposition decisions for emergency department patients
- Collaborate with physicians on prioritizing care delivery
- Document clinical encounters accurately in Epic EHR system
- Provide telephone triage for off-hours patient inquiries
- Maintain compliance with JCAHO and CMS regulations
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Active Nevada RN license (or compact state license)
- Minimum 1-year acute care nursing experience
- BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities
- Experience with electronic health record systems
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced emergency environments