Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team as a Triage Nurse at Mountain View Medical Center, where cutting-edge patient care meets Colorado's stunning natural beauty. We're seeking compassionate, skilled professionals to triage patients in our fast-paced emergency department. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement while making a real difference in our community. Our state-of-the-art facility offers collaborative work environments and continuing education support.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient symptoms and prioritize emergency cases using standardized triage protocols
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Document patient encounters accurately in EMR systems while maintaining HIPAA compliance
- Provide telephone triage for after-hours and urgent care consultations
- Collaborate with physicians to determine appropriate patient disposition
- Monitor patient flow and department resource allocation
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and emergency drills
Qualifications
- Current Colorado RN license with unrestricted privileges
- Minimum 2 years emergency department or urgent care experience
- Valid BLS and ACLS certifications
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR)
- Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making abilities
- Strong communication skills with diverse patient populations
- Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments
- BSN degree preferred