Job Description
Join our award-winning emergency department as a Triage Nurse and receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus! Desert View Medical Center is seeking compassionate, skilled professionals to provide critical first assessments in our fast-paced Tucson facility. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your expertise saves lives. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. Apply now and start making an immediate impact in our community!
Responsibilities
- Perform rapid patient assessments in emergency department triage
- Prioritize cases based on severity using ESI protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams for seamless patient flow
- Document assessments accurately in Epic EHR systems
- Provide critical patient education and discharge instructions
- Maintain compliance with JCAHO and CMS standards
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Active AZ RN license (compact license accepted)
- Minimum 2 years emergency department experience
- BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
- Expertise in ESI triage methodology
- Exceptional critical thinking and communication skills
- Experience with Epic EHR systems
- BSN preferred or equivalent experience