Job Description
Join a Leading Healthcare Team in San Diego!
Pacific Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Triage Nurse to join our dedicated team. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a critical impact on patient outcomes with immediate availability, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will serve as the first point of contact for our patients, utilizing your clinical expertise to assess symptoms, provide guidance, and facilitate timely care. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly wage ($35 - $55/hr)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans (401k) with company match
- Continuing Education Support and Certification Reimbursement
- Modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive phone and electronic assessments of patient symptoms to determine the urgency of care needs.
- Provide expert medical advice, health education, and appropriate triage recommendations to patients and families.
- Document all triage encounters accurately and promptly in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinate patient referrals to appropriate Urgent Care, Emergency Room, or specialist services.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient flow.
- Manage incoming call volumes efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient satisfaction and clinical safety.
Qualifications
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care or triage setting.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications are required.
- Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex medical concepts clearly.
- Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and computer navigation.