RN Home Health Care Nurse

Triage Home Care Registered Nurse

The triage nurse facilitates access to the health care system and negotiates a satisfactory resolution to the caller's problem. The triage nurse works closely with providers, nurses, and all other members of the organization staff by demonstrating effective communication, teaching, and negotiating skills. The triage nurse is accountable for quality assessment, efficient managed care, and client satisfaction in collaboration with the health care team.

Responsibilities include maintaining the organization's standards of nursing care, using the nursing process to collect data, assess the client's condition, formulate a plan of care, negotiate nursing care options, and validate the care plan. The nurse collaborates with team members, demonstrates excellent communication skills, provides non-judgmental advice, and acts as a client and family advocate. The nurse attends required staff meetings and performs other related duties as assigned.

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Current New York State Registered Nurse License

Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills essential

Experience in emergency department, ambulatory care or previous telephone consultation experience is helpful

Medical terminology a must

Prior Home Care Experience a must

Rochester Regional Health