Job Description
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking the perfect work-life balance?
Apex Nursing Solutions is actively recruiting a skilled Triage Nurse to join our elite team in St. Petersburg, FL. We specialize in providing flexible, high-quality staffing solutions that empower nurses to choose schedules that fit their lives.
In this pivotal role, you will serve as the first line of medical defense, utilizing your expertise to assess patient symptoms via phone and telehealth platforms. We are looking for professionals who are not only clinically excellent but also excel in remote communication.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Scheduling: Choose the hours that work for you, whether that’s full-time, part-time, or per diem.
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive hourly rate with opportunities for overtime.
- Modern Technology: Work with state-of-the-art telehealth tools designed for efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough medical histories and symptom assessments for patients contacting the nursing line.
- Determine the urgency of patient needs and provide appropriate medical advice or facilitate immediate care when necessary.
- Document all triage interactions accurately and legibly within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, and care coordinators to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Follow up with patients post-interaction to monitor recovery progress and medication adherence.
- Identify potential red flags in patient data and escalate critical cases immediately.
- Educate patients on preventative care and wellness strategies to reduce readmission rates.
Qualifications
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida (FL).
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience (Acute Care or Triage experience preferred).
- Certification in Triage, CEN, or CCRN is highly desirable.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Exceptional verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex medical information clearly.
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills under pressure.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.