Hospice Triage Nurse Jobs

About The Position

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 assessment and clinical judgment skills
• Pain and symptom management experience
• 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 need.
• Provide professional, compassionate customer service and clinical guidance.
• Assess patient needs and coordinate appropriate services according to the plan of care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition or needs to the appropriate clinical staff.
• Coordinate changes in the level of care with schedulers and other departments as needed.
• Document assessments, interventions, observations, and communications accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain accurate call logs and ensure information is communicated effectively to the patient’s interdisciplinary team.
• Support continuity and coordination of care to promote comfort and a peaceful end-of-life experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Matching retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and preparation for hospice certification
• Pay incentive upon achievement of hospice certification
• Scrubs provided
• Dedicated preceptor support during orientation and ongoing education
• Educational programs focused on career advancement
• Opportunities for career growth