Triage Nurse, RN Operational Support

Company: Virginia Hospital Center
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Title: Triage Nurse

Schedule: Full-Time

Location: VHCPG Operational Support

Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group offers a true collaborative practice environment in which physicians and staff work closely together, bringing skill, experience and mutual respect to the task of providing superior medical care to our patients. We encourage the career growth of professional staff with a clinical advancement ladder from the highest levels of management and throughout each department, Virginia Hospital Center works to ensure that our staff can maintain the patient-centered focus for which the institution is renowned. In addition, you'll find the tools and technology needed to deliver the best possible medical care.

Purpose and Scope:

• Triages phone calls to the office
• Coordinates prescription refills
• Maintains test results communication protocols
• Supervises Medical Assistants
• Assists with patient care as needed

Qualifications

• A. Education: Current Virginia State RN license or eligible for licensure. A current BLS certification.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Located in Arlington, VA, VHC is the only Hospital in the mid-Atlantic region that is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations).
• Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) is a nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering the highest quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 70 years.
• Named a CMS 5-Star Hospital, in 2020, based on our performance across seven areas of quality.
• Received a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score of A for the 16th consecutive grading period - one of a few hospitals in the country to achieve this level of consistency.
• Achieved Magnet re-designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
• The only Northern Virginia hospital named to Newsweek's 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals.
• 2019 release of US News and World Report hospital rankings, received the highest ranking possible ("High Performing") in the following areas: Aortic Valve Surgery, Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement.
• VHC is a 437-bed facility.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Arlington is home to the Pentagon and the Arlington National Cemetery.
• Fairfax and Arlington Counties continues to attract families who enjoy living near D.C. but desire a suburban lifestyle.
• Fairfax County has some of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.
• Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 91 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
• Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

HOW TO APPLY?

Click the APPLY button, and you will be redirected to our website. Once you're on the website, please complete our 2-step application process: 1. the online application and 2. the electronic talent assessment (multiple-choice questionnaire).

VERY IMPORTANT!

In order for your application to be valid, your electronic talent assessment must be completed and submitted. Applicants who only complete the application without the talent assessment won't be considered.

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