(RN) Triage Nurse - Orthopedics Clinic - 141080

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager , the triage RN is responsible for all calls and messages requiring RN triage within the orthopedic surgery department. Triage calls includes managing patients care needs amongst the interdisciplinary team members for pre operative, post operative, as well non operative patients. Triage RN will partner with colleagues to manage shared in-basket and follow triage guidelines. Triage RN will help support clinical operations in maintaining regulatory compliance items requiring licensed staff in addition to supporting clinical staff with any medical concerns or emergencies.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of active nursing experience.
• Must have 2 years of Orthopedic Surgery RN experience.
• Triage nursing experience.
• Recent Ambulatory Orthopedic Clinic/Triage experience.

• OCN
• ONS
• Orthopedic clinic setting experience preferred.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.