Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team at Desert Valley Medical Center, where we're revolutionizing patient care in Glendale. As a Triage Nurse, you'll be the critical first point of contact, making life-altering decisions with precision and compassion. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that prioritizes professional growth. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional emergency medicine while advancing your nursing career, this is your moment.
Why Choose Us?
- State-of-the-art digital triage systems
- Tuition reimbursement for specialty certifications
- Flexible scheduling with 4-day workweeks
- Recognition as Arizona's Top Workplace 2023
Responsibilities
- Conduct rapid telephone assessments of patient symptoms using ESI protocols
- Prioritize incoming patient calls based on acuity levels
- Collaborate with physicians to develop appropriate care plans
- Document assessments accurately in Epic EMR systems
- Provide clear discharge instructions to patients/families
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and CMS regulations
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Active AZ RN license (compact license accepted)
- 3+ years ER/trauma experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications
- Expertise in telephone triage protocols
- Exceptional critical thinking under pressure
- Strong electronic health record proficiency
- Spanish bilingual preferred
- Bachelor's in Nursing preferred