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
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote or onsite?
This is an onsite position located in St Augustine, FL 32086.
What certifications are required for this RN role?
A Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required, with hospice-specific certifications like NHPCA preferred.
What key skills are needed for this hospice RN position?
Candidates need a strong understanding of hospice care standards, ability to assess patient and family needs, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this inpatient RN position?
Strong candidates will have a Florida RN license, BLS certification, hospice experience or certifications, proficiency in EMR systems, and demonstrated critical thinking, communication, and patient assessment skills.
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Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$243.2KTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees