Triage Nurse (RN)

Hospice Triage Nurse RN

Salary: $80-89k/yr BOE

Schedule: Monday- Thursday | 5 PM- 8 AM

Location: On-Site (Blue Ash Office)

Requirements of the Triage Nurse

* Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of practice 

* Hospice/ Crisis Care experience is REQUIRED 

* BLS Certified

* Willing to train in Cincinnati and Dayton

* Excellence in communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and families.

* Effective oral communication skills to interview patients and explain next steps as well as to pass information on to other members of the care team

* Familiarity with medical records, word processing, and email software programs

About the Triage Nurse role

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

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

* Prioritize and respond to urgent calls promptly.

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

* Assists with workflow and scheduling of visits

* Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, case managers, and other hospice staff, to ensure seamless care coordination and follow-up.

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

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

* Update patient health information systems with notes

* Use clinical judgment to evaluate symptom severity and urgency, and triage patient and caregiver calls to determine the appropriate level of care.

* Provide emotional support and education to families and caregivers over the phone.

* Assist caregivers with crisis management and problem-solving.

* Accurately document all interactions, assessments, interventions, and follow-ups.

* Ensure compliance with state, federal, and hospice agency regulations and protocols.

* Any other tasks assigned.

Why work with Care 360 Hospice

* Medical, dental, and vision health Insurance 

* Paid Time Off 

* 401(k) Matching 

* Life Insurance 

* Growth opportunities 

NEXT STEPS

We appreciate your interest in our Hospice Triage Nurse Position.

After applying, our recruiter will contact you shortly. 

Care360 Hospice

4555 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 230 

Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

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