Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice Intake/Triage Nurse - Weekends

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team as a Hospice Intake/Triage Nurse, specifically for weekend shifts. This role is crucial in coordinating referrals and physician orders for patients transitioning to Hospice services. The nurse will facilitate communication between various stakeholders including staff, referral sources, insurance companies, and physicians. Key responsibilities include performing phone triage, data/order entry, patient/staff scheduling, and other clinical tasks to support patient care. The position also involves providing clinical support to the hospice team by assisting in the coordination of patient care services. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology, offering significant opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program
1 year nursing experience in a healthcare setting
1 year direct nursing care experience
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to care for patients based on the population served
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement
Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform duties with accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Demonstrates team behaviors and the ability to work independently
Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills
Demonstrates excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills to manage a heavy workload
Ability to multitask and work with multiple interruptions
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Demonstrates evidence of competency as per department/unit specific competency assessment criteria
Knowledge of agency and network clinical policies, procedures, and resource materials
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association (Within 30 Days)
RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania (Upon Hire)
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Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
1 year home health/hospice experience
Less than 1 year nursing experience in a clinical office setting
Less than 1 year nursing experience performing phone triage
CHPN - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse - Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (within 3 Years)

Responsibilities

Coordinates referrals and physician orders for patients discharging to Hospice services.
Facilitates communication between staff, referral sources, insurance companies, and physicians.
Performs phone triage, data/order entry, patient/staff scheduling, and other clinical tasks related to the provision of patient care.
Provides clinical support to the hospice team by assisting in the coordination of patient care services.
Collects data and evaluates patient appropriateness for Hospice Services through prescreening and communication with healthcare team members, and facilitates patient transition to appropriate level of hospice care.
Triages patient/caregiver phone calls utilizing critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement.
Performs data/order entry, patient/staff scheduling, and other clinical tasks related to the provision of patient care.
Provides hand-off communication to members of the care team as appropriate regarding triage information, patient status updates, and patients who require a follow up visit or a phone call.