Supervisor, Triage Nursing

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Location: Skokie, Illinois
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
• Required Travel: Travel to other sites based upon department need.

A Brief Overview:Supervises clinical personnel activities in order to ensure high quality patient care, determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments and approves overtime. Serves as resource person for clinic personnel in resolving operational and patient care problems and provides professional patient care as needed. What you will do:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical, psychological and cultural needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.
• Performs clinical duties of Triage RN, which includes assessment of patients’ condition, and appropriate documentation in medical record. Provides appropriate patient education as requires. (Performs clinical duties of an RN, which include assessment of patients’ condition, appropriate documentation in medical record, and provides appropriate patient education required)
• Manages and directs clinical personnel in order to ensure effective, efficient and safe provision of patient care in accordance with established standards. Evaluates patient care needs, determines work priorities and delegates accordingly. Approves overtime as necessary. Prepares staffing schedules for employees.
• Serves as resource person for resolving questions related to policies, standards  patient care, and Nurse Triage
• Interviews, recommends hiring, orients and trains triage personnel. Evaluates performance of office personnel and recommends discipline and discharge action as necessary.
• Works in collaboration with Clinic Manager/Director in developing and presenting in services, education programs and monthly staff meetings for clinic personnel and others as necessary.
• Monitors triage activities, identifies areas for improvement and/or enhancement and makes appropriate recommendations for change to Clinic Manager/Director. Implements and administers approved processes.
• Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with ancillary personnel.
• Maintains and recommends purchase of new or replacement supplies and equipment.
• Continues educational growth through related conferences, seminars and literature. Attends required supervisor meetings.
• Conducts clinical staff competency reviews, and quality audits.
• Performs payroll and other financial duties as required.

What you will need:

• 2 Years Nurse Triage experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required
• CPR Certification Required

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities