Job Description
Join Massachusetts General Hospital's prestigious emergency department as a Senior Triage Nurse. This high-impact role offers exceptional compensation while you make life-saving decisions for patients in Boston's top-tier medical center. Enjoy cutting-edge resources, collaborative leadership opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed for healthcare excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient acuity via telephone triage and direct walk-in evaluations using ESI protocols
- Coordinate with physicians and specialists to prioritize critical cases and allocate resources
- Implement electronic health record systems for real-time patient tracking and documentation
- Lead interdisciplinary teams during high-volume periods and mass casualty incidents
- Mentor junior triage staff on clinical judgment and communication techniques
- Participate in process improvement initiatives for emergency department efficiency
- Conduct discharge planning and follow-up coordination for complex cases
Qualifications
- Active Massachusetts RN license with minimum 5 years emergency/trauma experience
- CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) or TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred
- Advanced proficiency in ESI 5-level triage methodology
- Demonstrated expertise in rapid assessment and critical decision-making
- Experience with Epic EMR systems and telehealth triage platforms
- Strong leadership skills with proven conflict resolution abilities