Triage Nurse – RN (PRN)
About The Position
Ohio’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a PRN Triage Nurse. This position is ideal for an RN who enjoys providing clinical support, coordinating patient care, and helping hospice patients and families receive timely, compassionate service when they need it most. The Triage Nurse – RN provides clinical support to hospice patients and families through our Call Center. You will assess incoming calls, prioritize patient needs, provide clinical guidance, coordinate appropriate services, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care. Your clinical judgment, assessment skills, and compassionate communication will help ensure our patients receive timely care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
- State-required minimum auto insurance coverage.
- Strong documentation and computer skills.
- Excellent clinical assessment and judgment skills.
- Experience with pain and symptom management.
- IV and vascular access device skills.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, rates, and percentages.
Nice To Haves
- CHPN certification required or must be obtained within two years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Receive and triage patient and family calls based on clinical urgency and individual needs.
- Provide compassionate customer service and clinical guidance.
- Assess patient needs and coordinate appropriate services according to the established plan of care.
- Communicate changes in patient condition or needs to the appropriate clinical staff.
- Coordinate changes in level of care with schedulers and other departments as needed.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, observations, and communications in the electronic medical record.
- Maintain accurate call logs and communicate pertinent information to the interdisciplinary team.
- Support continuity and coordination of care to promote comfort, dignity, and a peaceful end-of-life experience.
Benefits
- Resources, education, and support
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
