Registered Triage/Float Nurse

Job Title

Registered Triage/Float Nurse I

Job Description

The Registered Triage/Float Nurse I will utilize the nursing process to provide direct and indirect patient care in the Primary Medical Clinic. This position has a strong focus on walk-in and telephone triage and allows for a large degree of autonomy. The Nurse in this position will work closely with another triage nurse, with a team of medical providers and psychiatrists, and with other nurses to facilitate patient flow and must be able to identify urgent/emergent situations. Therefore, strong physical assessment skills and triage knowledge is essential. Due to fluctuations in patient volume, cross-training in other areas of the clinic is mandatory. Responsibilities include but are not limited to obtaining patient history and physical assessment, wound care, IV therapy, assisting with minor surgical procedures and administration of medications, application of orthopedic devices, immunizations, and treatments. This position will also assist with training and on-boarding of new triage and float nurses. This position is designated as a remote essential role and requires availability during campus closures or emergencies. In such events, a dedicated team of medical professionals will be on standby to provide care through telehealth services, if deemed appropriate. All telehealth services will comply with Arkansas State Medical Board regulations and consider the nature of the medical issue, patient preference, and available resources. All staff are required to take their UA-issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend to ensure continuity of care and access to telehealth services during unexpected closures. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least three years of registered nursing experience
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education
• Recent IV experience

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• All of the above plus Certifications from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), including but not limited to Ambulatory Care Nursing, and/or specialized training in areas of healthcare such as college health, primary care, urgent care, or GYN/Women's Health, etc., held by the applicant beyond the basic Registered Nurse licensure that is relevant to the roles and responsibilities of the daily job duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education with at least five years of registered nursing experience
• Certification in ambulatory care or telephone nursing practice
• The ideal candidate will be a team player and will demonstrate outstanding customer service
• Successful candidates will possess a wide range of nursing skills with a focus on patient assessment
• Nursing experiences that include nurse triage in an emergency room or acute care setting
• Previous experience in college health setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions and medications
• Knowledge of wound assessment and care
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and communicable diseases
• Knowledge of adult immunizations
• Excellent physical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication skills (face to face and telephone)
• Excellent IV skills
• Able to communicate with a diverse patient population
• Able to assist with office surgical procedures
• Able to cross-train in all areas of the clinic
• Able to apply removable orthopedic devices as well as custom splints/casts
• Ability to work independently and follow protocols
• Ability to provide patient education

Additional Information

Criminal Background Check Required

Sex Offender Registry Check Required

Drug Screen Required

Salary Information: $61,735 - $67,908 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Lisa Davis, RN, Director of View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing