HSPC Afterhours Triage Nurse - PT

UnitedHealth Group•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•$35 - $52•Remote

About The Position

The Hospice Afterhours Triage Nurse coordinates after-hours hospice care needs to ensure continuity of care while care centers are closed. The nurse responds to telephone requests for assistance, conducts skilled clinical assessments, provides education and guidance, and facilitates appropriate follow-up using established plans of care and professional nursing judgment. The role requires remote work with reliable high-speed internet and may involve travel as required.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) privileges where applicable.
At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Knowledge of the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their caregivers.
Ability to conduct effective clinical assessments and make sound nursing judgments via telephone.
Comfort and proficiency with technology, including electronic health records, email, internet navigation, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability and willingness to obtain additional RN licenses in other states as required; additional licenses are reimbursed by the employer.
Critical-thinking, multitasking, and communication skills, including the ability to convey empathy and professionalism in high-stress situations.
Reliable high-speed internet access for remote work.
Ability and willingness to travel as required, with a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of hospice nursing experience.
At least 1 year of telephone or remote triage experience.
Spanish-speaking proficiency.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to after-hours hospice calls, assess caller needs, and use professional nursing judgment to determine appropriate support and next steps.
Conduct skilled telephonic assessments of patient, caregiver, environmental, emotional, and psychosocial factors using the plan of care and electronic health record.
Provide patient and caregiver education, hospice guidance, and symptom management support consistent with agency resources and recognized standards of practice.
Coordinate with on-call field staff, pharmacies, DME vendors, and other agencies to facilitate visits, follow-up, equipment needs, and continuity of care.
Document assessments, interventions, communications, and care coordination activities accurately and in real time while complying with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.