Registered Nurse Triage Days

REGIS001772 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 EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse
  • Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience
  • Hospice, oncology, or home health nursing experience preferable
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care unit is desirable
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in caring for terminally ill patients is desirable
  • Should have training in palliative care and symptom management
  ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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.
  EEO Statement: Gulfside Healthcare Services, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. NOTE: All Gulfside Healthcare Services positions (except some Thrift Shoppe Positions) require an AHCA Level 2 Fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.  Please refer to this link for more information on this:  https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

Minimum of one (1) years nursing experience in a hospital, home health or hospice setting preferred

Licences & certifications

Required

RN

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