RN / Triage Registered Nurse - Hospice
Haven Hospice•GAINESVILLE, FL
•Remote
About The Position
Haven Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Hospice Triage Registered Nurse to provide after-hours support to patients and families. Working from home, the nurse answers calls and helps guide, comfort, and coordinate care during critical moments. The role is PRN, with weeknight evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available. Employees must pick up at least two shifts per biweekly pay period. The position is based in the Gainesville office area and is subject to a Level 2 background screening.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
- At least 1 year of hospice nursing experience.
- Nursing Compact RN license.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured according to state or organization requirements and in good working order.
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and basic math skills; nursing skills as specified by the competency checklist.
- Maintain and develop professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care.
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of hospice nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in hospice or a similar setting preferred.
- Prior triage experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Answer hospice calls during nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies, including severe weather.
- Help schedule nurse visits, handle emergency patient admissions, and dispatch on-call staff.
- Assess patient and caregiver needs and provide support over the phone.
- Communicate patient updates to doctors and obtain new care orders as needed.
- Provide instructions and guidance based on each patient’s care plan.
- Coordinate after-hours equipment, supplies, and medication needs.
- Work with facility staff to support their patients during off-hours.
- Document calls, care updates, and decisions clearly and accurately.
- Ensure care and procedures comply with state and federal requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts. Benefits may vary by employment status.
