Hospice -Off Triage RN

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Hospice 7-On/7-Off Triage RN
- Full Time

Hospice 7-On/7-Off Triage RN
- Full Time

Fully Remote Remote Worker - N/A

Description

About Us: At Luminos Hospice, our mission is to facilitate the best end of life experience through the happiest employees. As a locally owned and operated, employee-driven, and innovative company, we reflect a genuine commitment to our community. We live here, work here, and love here.

Culture:

Our Core Culture at Luminos Hospice prioritizes supporting, nurturing, and committing to our employees' welfare. We cultivate an environment that mirrors our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional end-of-life care, resonating through our team's growth and support.

• Empowerment:
  We equip our people and trust in their expertise.
• Positivity:
  We continually celebrate progress and wins.
• Integrity:
  Our actions reflect our values, every time.
• Community:
  Community is at the heart of our work, within our team and beyond.

Job Title: On-Call Triage RN

Schedule: 7-On/7-Off

4p-8a Mon-Thurs

4p-6a Friday

10p-6a Saturday

10p-8a Sunday

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet plans available
• Disability plans available
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• HSA and FSA plans
• 160 hours of PTO annually plus 9 paid Holidays

Job overview:

Luminos Hospice is seeking a skilled and compassionate On-Call Triage RN to join our team. In this position, you will deliver telephone triage for hospice patients during off-hours, weekends, and holidays, assessing symptoms, providing guidance, and determining if an in-person visit is needed. You will coordinate with the on-call RN and the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure seamless care.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to incoming patient, caregiver, and facility calls after hours and on weekends.
• Perform telephone triage and assess patient symptoms, changes in condition, and urgent needs.
• Provide clinical guidance, education, and support to patients and caregivers.
• Determine the need for an in-person nursing visit based on patient assessment and clinical urgency.
• Coordinate and dispatch on-call nursing staff for urgent patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary team members regarding changes in patient status.
• Facilitate medication adjustments, symptom management, and comfort care interventions as ordered.
• Provide end-of-life support, education, and reassurance to patients and families.
• Document all calls, assessments, interventions, and follow-up in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure timely communication and handoff to the primary hospice team.

Licensure:

Current RN license in the state of practice.
Current driver’s license.
Current CPR Certification.

Experience:

Two (2) years' experience in a clinical care setting and one (1) year full-time hospice.

Skills:

Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.

Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.

Strong attention to detail and organizational habits.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.