Registered Nurse Triage Days - Remote

Job Details apply at: https://www.gulfside.org/join-our-team.html Requisition Number: REGIS001242Description Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Triage RN is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating patient/family needs for the purpose of providing preventative and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit with the collaboration of the interdisciplinary team. This position is primarily performed at employee’s home. Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall activities and work levels fluctuate. Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager. Provides assessment of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate intervention Determines the health status of the patient based on hospice criteria and identifies patient/family issues Provides follow-up for information related to patient care issues and continuity of care to the appropriate CCM/RN Case Manager Receives and returns telephone calls during non-business hours Accesses and supplements patient data via current computer program Communicates pertinent information to the CCM and necessary disciplines to ensure continuity of care Coordinates and identifies services needed by patient/family unit after hours regarding continuous care, transfers, staffing, physician’s orders, referrals, pharmacy, and durable medical equipment Demonstrates knowledge of Gulfside Hospice policies and procedures and pertinent federal and state regulations Considers financial implications in rendering cost-effective nursing care Ensures professional standards of nursing practice are maintained Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager.