Triage RN

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced triage registered nurse who will provide skilled and palliative care assessments and instructions and who will coordinate services with the hospice team after hours, weekends and holidays. The triage nurse will process incoming calls from families, patients and others and do so from home at least two nights per week. The triage nurse will work cooperatively with physicians and the hospice team of multi-disciplinary professionals to update the plan of care, follow prescribed medical treatments (including pain management and symptom control), and provide education and supportive care to patient and caregivers.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN License within the State. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired and encouraged.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years. Hospice experience preferred.
• Must be able to utilize computers and be comfortable with electronic medial records.