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Access Triage Nurse Coord- Carrier Clinic- Per Diem, Evening

HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC • Belle Mead, New Jersey

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About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health nurses care for patients and their families at every stage of life, 24 hours a day, at bedsides in 9 community hospitals, 4 academic medical centers, a behavioral health hospital, 2 children's hospitals, 2 rehabilitation hospitals, medical offices, and care facilities across the state.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Hackensack Meridian Health is one of the most recognized health care networks in the country for nursing excellence with 7 Magnet designations. In joining our nursing team, you'll work with collaborative colleagues, who are pushing each other - and patient care - to keep getting better.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Access Triage Nurse Coord- Carrier Clinic- Per Diem, Evening at Hackensack Meridian Health? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Collaborative
  • Courageous
  • Compassionate
  • Creative
  • Connected

Job Description

  • Requisition # 2024-155921
  • Shift Evening
  • Status Per Diem

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Access Triage Nurse Coord coordinates all admission related activities during their assigned shift. Performs triage assessments and assists LIP's with medical clearances. Reviews and triages all incoming patients and assists with gathering clinical information for Physician/LIP. Collaborates with LIP and assists with their admission to Carrier and helps make proper referrals when appropriate. Manages case pre-admission, including requests for medical records and other clinical information as required prior to evaluation.

Responsibilities

  • Performs triage of all incoming patients and assists with gathering clinical information for LIP
  • Assist LIP's with Medical Clearances in accordance with policy
  •  Performs patient interview (1) asking clinically pertinent questions during the patient and/or family interview; (2) recognizes critical situations necessitating immediate clinical response. (3) Communicates patient problems and difficulties with LIP and assists with their admission or referral when appropriate
  • Assess and intervene in emergency situations, directs the response of other staff, notifies appropriate administrative staff or rescue squad
  • Operates within professional scope of practice
  • Maintains responsibility for directing the staff on his or her shift under the guidance of the Access Supervisor/Director for their assigned shift
  • Acts as a resource for clinical and administrative concerns on respective shifts
  • Demonstrates positive communication techniques in working with other members of the Access Team in order to enhance patient care
  • Participates in the orientation of new/transfer personnel as assigned
  • Documents patient information within medical records accurately and within procedural time limits
  • Demonstrates computer literacy and competency for all required systems

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Graduation of accredited RN Program
  • Demonstrates ability to write reports and manuals
  • Can effectively present information and respond to questions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • BSN or MSN
  • Minimum one year experience within an acute care psychiatric setting or substance abuse facility
  • Previous experience as a NJ screener or in admissions

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment

 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Certification

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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Benefits

  • workplace excellence

  • collaborative work environment

  • work-life balance

  • compassionate nursing culture

  • mentoring programs

  • substantial tuition reimbursement

Eric
Gossar
Assistant Nurse Manager, Critical Care Unit
Southern Ocean Medical Center

To be a newer nurse and become an assistant manager of a critical care unit speaks to the opportunities Hackensack Meridian Health can provide. Also, the teamwork and team members I have been exposed to here are second to none."

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