Hospice Triage Nurse

Hospice Triage Nurse (RN)

Salary: $32.05-$37.39/hr BOE

Schedule: Full-time | Friday/Saturday/Sunday | 8 PM-8 AM

Location: Hilliard, Ohio, (On-Site)

Requirements of the Hospice Triage Nurse role:

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  Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of practice 

  
  


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  A minimum of 1 year of experience in skilled nursing

  
  


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  Experience in telephone triage

  
  


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  Hospice experience preferred 

  
  


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  Willingness to work on-site- Hilliard Office

  
  


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  Reliable transportation: Willing to travel as needed

  
  

About the Hospice Triage Nurse role:

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  Answer triage calls during assigned shifts while maintaining a calm, reassuring presence during emotionally intense situations.

  
  

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  Assessing patients, symptoms, pain levels, and other concerns over the phone to determine the urgency of care and the need for in-person visits.

  
  


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  Schedule and manage overnight visits, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage and efficient routing

  
  

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  Determine urgency of needs and coordinate dispatch of on-call nurses or other hospice team members as necessary.

  
  


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  Providing guidance on managing hospice-related symptoms like pain, nausea, and difficulty breathing, recommending appropriate medication adjustments or interventions.

  
  


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  Educating patients, families, and caregivers on the dying process, end-of-life care, and symptom management techniques.

  
  


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  Accurately documenting all patient interactions, interventions, and follow-up actions in the electronic medical record.

  
  


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  Provide guidance on managing pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, nausea, and other symptoms.

  
  


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  Collaborate with on-call nurses, physicians, and other hospice team members.

  
  


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  Providing after-hours coverage for patient needs, including phone triage and on-call visits as needed.

  
  


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  Adhering to standards for infection control, sanitation, and patient safety and confidentiality

  
  


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  This role may require working on call as needed to cover call offs, terminations, vacations, etc

  
  


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  All other duties as assigned

  
  

Why work with Care 360 Hospice:

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  Medical, dental, and vision health Insurance

  
  


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  Paid Time Off 

  
  


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  401(k) Matching

  
  


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  Life Insurance

  
  


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  Growth opportunities 

  
  

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We appreciate your interest in our Hospice Triage Nurse position. 

After applying, our Recruiters will contact you shortly! 

Care 360 Hospice 

3455 Mill Run Road, Suite 900

Hilliard, Ohio 43026

Care 360 Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.