About this role
Join Lehigh Valley Health Network, ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. This Magnet Hospital has been honored five times for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. As Hospice Intake/Triage Nurse - Weekends, coordinate referrals and physician orders for patients discharging to Hospice services.
Facilitate communication between staff, referral sources, insurance companies, and physicians. Perform phone triage, data/order entry, patient/staff scheduling, and other clinical tasks related to patient care. Provide clinical support to the hospice team by assisting in coordination of patient care services.
Work with an inspired, passionate team focused on teamwork, compassion, and technology. Hospitals like Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest received an 'A' grade on Hospital Safety from The Leapfrog Group. Deliver the best health care possible every day in the Lehigh Valley region.
Whether considering your next career move or your first, find plenty of opportunity to do great work. Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgement in a forward-thinking organization. Transition patients to appropriate hospice care levels through prescreening and team communication.
Requirements
- Specialized Diploma from NLN approved/accredited nursing program
- 1 year nursing experience in a healthcare setting
- 1 year direct nursing care experience
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Within 30 Days
- DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or DL - Driver's License_NJ - State of New Jersey Upon Hire
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to care for patients based on the population served
Responsibilities
- Coordinates referrals and physician orders for patients discharging to Hospice services
- Collects data and evaluates patient appropriateness for Hospice Services through prescreening and communication with healthcare team members
- Facilitates patient transition to appropriate level of hospice care
- Triages patient/caregiver phone calls utilizing critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement
- Performs data/order entry, patient/staff scheduling, and other clinical tasks related to the provision of patient care
- Provides hand-off communication to members of the care team as appropriate regarding triage information, patient status updates, and patients who require a follow up visit or a phone call
Benefits
- Work at a Magnet™ Hospital honored five times for nursing excellence
- Join hospitals with 'A' grades on Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
- Be part of a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network
- Opportunity to do great work in an exceptional health care experience
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