Triage Registered Nurse (After Hours Remote) in Washington DC in Edenbridge Health (job Id: 1675383068)

Job title: Triage Registered Nurse (After Hours Remote) Company: Edenbridge Health Job description: JOB SUMMARY The Triage Registered Nurse role offers a unique opportunity to help build the first PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program in the District of Columbia within the framework of a supportive, innovative, and expert leadership team and company. Together with our coalition of strong partners within the community, The Triage Registered Nurse will work closely with the Clinical team to carry out our Skyland PACE’s clinical model of care and have a transformative impact on a particularly under-served community in Wards 7 and 8. To help us achieve this mission, we are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who will provide overnight on-call telephonic care to our PACE Participants Saturdays and Sundays 6pm – 6am. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Triage Home Health Registered Nurse provides nursing services and case management processes according to the assigned patient’s individualized plan of care based on Edenbridge PACE at Skyland Town Center’s policies and procedures, through the competent application of nursing process. • Must be able to function independently to maintain work hours and productivity. Self-motivated individual that possesses critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving capability. • Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline specific patient care skills. • Answers telephone calls received on after hours patient care line. • Accurately assesses patients and family needs. • Communicates with patients assisting them in determining the urgency of care needed and giving health information and advice. • Prevent urgent/emergency visits or hospitalization whenever possible by expediting appropriate appointments as clinically necessary and communicating with providers/physicians regarding patient disposition. • Works with other teams, Triage RNs as assigned to provide cross coverage for continuity of patient care during absences/leave and PTO. • Works assigned schedule to provide coverage for incoming messages and requests from patients. Also available during assigned work hours for phone calls regarding urgent patient situations that need clinical assessment, direction and possible escalation to the physician. QUALIFICATIONS • Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington, DC • Current CPR certification. • A minimum of 4years of nursing experience in an outpatient setting, primary/home care experience preferred, or at least 5 years of nursing experience in multiple practice areas of medicine. • Triage experience, telephone manners, typing and computer skills; excellent verbal communication, crisis intervention, critical thinking, teaching, clinical, and assessment skills. • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex, dynamic situations. Experience in using HER and other standard computer operating systems. • Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages. Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrates knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, CMS, and other regulatory requirements. • Must have up to date vaccinations based on CMS guidelines, Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 and yearly vaccination against the seasonal flu. ABOUT EDENBRIDGE PACE at SKYLAND TOWN CENTER Edenbridge PACE at Skyland Town Center (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an integrated, home and community-based care model designed to help seniors maintain their independence and remain part of their communities for as long as safely possible. We care for our participants through a harmony of center-based services and personalized in-home care, spanning clinical, behavioral, and social services. PACE is a proven, cost-effective care model, saving states an average of 13% versus other Medicaid services, including nursing homes and community-based waiver programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Edenbridge PACE at Skyland Town Center is an Alcohol/Drug/Smoke-Free Workplace Find out more about Edenbridge Health at https://www.edenbridgehealth.org/ Powered by JazzHR Expected salary: Location: Washington DC Apply for the job now! Apply Job!