Triage Nurse - Ambulatory Services

Additional Information About the Role

Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus

Full-Time (40hrs) - Days

5 Days a week: 8am-4:30pm

No weekends, No Major Holidays, No Call

Prefer min 2 yrs of RN experience and min. 1 yr of triage

Benefit Eligible

Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Center for Outpatient Health

Triage Nurse - Ambulatory Services (Urgent Care, Phone-Based Position)

This is an on-site phone triage RN position for an urgent care clinic under Ambulatory Services. The nurse is not stationed in the clinic and is never pulled for clinical duties, as triage is a full-time responsibility.

The triage nurse handles a high volume of calls from patients with acute health concerns, many from underserved communities (homeless, uninsured, etc.). Using Epic and clinical judgment, the nurse determines whether patients need same-day urgent care appointments—not for chronic issues.

Based in the “bubble”, the triage RN works in a space where attendings and residents are available for support. A part-time triage nurse assists with call volume. The team culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on equitable, high-quality care.

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to identified patients in collaboration with providers and care team to assess, develop and implement a plan of care to deliver clinically appropriate, high-quality, cost-effective care. The ambulatory RN offers oversight/guidance to clinical staff working in the clinic and helps to support providers with daily patient management.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with PCPs and Specialists to develop and implement care plans to maximize healthcare outcomes and facilitate wellness with periodic review and update according to department protocols.

Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.

Assures that clinical protocols and patient assessment guidelines are followed in accordance with standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines.

Supports providers in appropriately documenting patient assessment and treatment protocols in accordance with compliance standards.

Provides patient education and support, including verbal and written instructions; uses the appropriate tools and techniques to assess the patient’s and/or family’s ability to receive education; takes initiative to problem solve and demonstrates critical thinking skills.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Experience

5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available on first day

BJC Institute for Learning and Development

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer