Job Description

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022‑23

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

The Supportive Care Medicine (SCM) Triage Nurse provides initial triage assessment of inpatient referrals to the Supportive Care Medicine consultative service and helps to assess the urgency of new consults. This position will work with other members of the interdisciplinary team to help manage the department’s overall consultation workflow and be a primary resource/contact for referring clinicians and the patient’s clinical team. They will work with the Supportive Care Medicine team and the patient’s primary team to ensure that patients experience seamless transitions from inpatient to outpatient environments, assist with initial as well as follow-up visits for patients who are on-service, and function as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. The Supportive Care triage nurse must possess strong communication skills, clinical acumen, critical thinking, thoughtful decision-making and organizing abilities, as well as interpersonal skills to facilitate teamwork and to support the SCM team and clinical staff.

Job duties and responsibilities:

Conducts initial and follow-up triage nursing assessments for SCMIdentifies priorities for patient care managementEnacts problem-solving and critical thinking skillsReports concerns or urgent messages to the interdisciplinary teamCollaborates in providing patient careDevelops and maintains therapeutic relationshipsPromotes patient safetyFacilitates smooth transitions between care environmentsProvides effective patient/family/staff teachingProvides educational in-services to peers and referral sources on the topic of Supportive Care MedicineUtilizes resources effectively and efficientlyImplement transitions of care between inpatient Supportive Care Medicine and continued outpatient follow upAdheres to scope of practice/Cedars-Sinai standards and facilitates continuous improved processes/servicesMaintains and enhances professional skills
Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing requiredBachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred

License/Certifications:

Valid CA RN license requiredCertified Case Management (CCM) RN preferred

Experience: 

3 years of acute nursing experience requiredExperience in palliative care, oncology or critical care and/or project management preferred.
Req ID : 8851
Working Title : Supportive Care Triage Case Manager RN - Palliative Care
Department : MNS Care Transitions
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Patient Services
Job Specialty : Case Management
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $46.42 - $74.27