Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team as a Triage Nurse at Bluegrass Medical Center! We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who start before December 2023. As the first point of contact for patients, you'll play a critical role in delivering exceptional care while advancing your nursing career in Lexington's premier medical facility.
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
- Sign-on bonus for immediate hires
- Continuing education opportunities and career advancement
- Modern facilities with cutting-edge technology
- Supportive team environment focused on patient outcomes
Responsibilities
- Assess patient symptoms and prioritize medical urgency using established protocols
- Provide telehealth and in-person triage services across multiple specialties
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop treatment plans
- Document patient encounters accurately in EHR systems
- Educate patients on home care and when to seek emergency services
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Kentucky (or compact state)
- Minimum 2 years acute care or emergency department experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience with EHR systems (Epic preferred)
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred