This Triage Registered Nurse (RN) position is 100% remote.  Qualified applicants need to live in one of the following states:  IA, IL, IN, KS, MN, MI, MO, NE, SD, WI, and have an active RN license in at least one of these states to start.  Candidates must be willing to obtain RN licensure in other states as needed once employed.  

This is a per diem position: every other weekend Saturday and Sunday 8 pm-8 am.

The Triage Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately by directing hospice services/care via phone conference. This experienced nurse has a background with an emphasis on palliative care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

As scheduled, receives calls related to patient care and instructs patient/caregiver on appropriate interventions based on nursing knowledge. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Assesses available options for interventions and uses critical thinking when choosing what intervention is best for the patient and/or caregiver. Determines need for nursing visit based on EMR and telephone call. Dispatches a visit RN/LPN appropriately Facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.

COMMUNICATION

Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition, care given and patient response. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. Communicates with the interdisciplinary group to coordinate the care plan. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education.