Hospice Triage Registered Nurse
Bankers Healthcare GroupSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, HospiceIndustries
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Hospice-specific certifications (e.g., NHPCA) preferred
- Strong understanding of hospice care standards and practices
- Ability to assess and identify patient and family needs
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with current Federal and State guidelines
- Respond to calls from patients or family members in a timely and professional manner
- Perform nursing duties according to Hospice Nursing Standard of Practice and Hospice of the Golden Isles policies and procedures
- Review and update care plans based on patient needs and HGI policies
- Assess and identify emotional and physical pain and implement NHPCA guidelines
- Supervise LPNs and CNAs
- Receive and transcribe physician orders accurately
- Prepare, administer, and sign off medications as ordered by the physician
- Ensure narcotic records are accurate at the beginning and end of each shift
- Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, following HGI established procedures
- Triage calls from home patients and notify the on-call nurse as needed
- Admit, transfer, and discharge patients according to HGI policies and complete necessary documentation
- Provide support to patients and families
- Appropriately answer patient and family questions about medical care and the end-of-life process
- Pronounce patient at the time of death
- Inform supervisor of unusual or problematic patient/family issues
- Maintain knowledge of hospice insurance sources and requirements
- Maintain up-to-date records using the EMR system, ensuring accurate and clear documentation
- Participate in QAPI program as appropriate
- Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled
- Successfully complete annual required in-service training
Skills
RN License
BLS Certification
NHPCA
EMR Systems
Hospice Care
Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
Care Plan Management
LPN Supervision
Triage
Critical Thinking
Communication
Community Phone
Landline-to-wireless phone service provider
About Community Phone
Community Phone provides landline phone services that can be converted to wireless, catering primarily to small businesses and individual consumers. Their service allows users to keep their existing landline numbers while benefiting from the flexibility and cost savings of wireless communication. This is particularly useful for small businesses, such as yoga studios, that require efficient handling of incoming calls. Community Phone's straightforward business model involves a subscription fee for their services, which include unique features not commonly found in the market. The company aims to offer affordable solutions that help customers save money while maintaining reliable communication. With backing from notable investors and programs, Community Phone is positioned to make a significant impact in the telecommunications sector.
Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$243.2KTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees