Hospice Triage RN - Remote

1w1 week ago

By the Bay Health

Larkspur, US · Full-time · $102,000 – $128,000

About this role

By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, set the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the patient in medical decisions. Services include Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care, and Pediatric Care. The team addresses practical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects to maximize quality of life for patients, caregivers, and families.

The Hospice Triage RN receives phone calls from hospice patients and families. They assess needs of the patient and family to coordinate care and schedule home visits as needed. This role manages phone-based triage in a remote setting.

Collaborate with transdisciplinary team members and facilitate communication among the team, Hospice, and the patient’s Attending Physician. Work Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Coordinate with clinicians for timely home visits.

Join a mission-driven organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an equal employment opportunity employer. Contribute to comprehensive hospice care that prioritizes patient-centered outcomes. Serve the community through high-quality end-of-life support.

Requirements

California RN license
CHPN certification, preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a triage/telephonic nurse within the last five (5) years
OR one (1) year of RN experience in hospice or palliative care
Experience assessing patient needs via telephone in hospice settings
Knowledge of pain and symptom management pursuant to physicians’ orders
Ability to coordinate clinician scheduling for home visits

Responsibilities

Receive phone calls from hospice patients and families
Assess needs of patients and families to coordinate needed care over the phone and schedule visits as needed
Manage patients’ pain and symptoms pursuant to physicians’ orders
Obtain changes in orders as needed and update the patient’s plan of care and medication list accordingly
Assess patient and family needs for home visits and contact appropriate clinicians to schedule
Notify patient and family of expected home visit times
Collaborate with transdisciplinary team members
Facilitate communication among transdisciplinary team, Hospice, and patient’s Attending Physician

Benefits

Remote work location
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Pay range: $51.40 - $64.30 hourly
Equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion