Hospice Triage Nurse - LVN

1w1 week ago

Suncrest Hospice

Fremont, US · Part-time · $80,000 – $90,000

About this role

At Suncrest Hospice, our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area through three core principles: recruit and retain the most talented clinical staff, maintain a culture of excellence where staff feel valued, and provide exceptional care by allocating resources to increase staff to patient ratios. This lowers clinician caseloads while increasing clinical visits. We have a strong national reputation as a favored employer and offer actual work/life balance.

As a Triage Nurse (NOT REMOTE), you assist patients’ needs over the phone, provide medical advice within your scope of practice, coordinate care, and determine urgency to ensure appropriate care. You help patients and families navigate difficult times with support and guidance after normal operating hours.

You deliver telephonic nurse assessments, advice, and instructions to patients and caregivers, communicate changes to case managers and physicians, and assign nursing visits accordingly. Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level while receiving strong support from a patient care team including nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.

Join a growing company committed to the highest quality of care for patients and families. Be part of a rapidly expanding national organization with opportunities for position upgrades in a culture that appreciates and values team members.

Requirements

Current LVN/LPN licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
Current CPR Certification
Previous hospice experience preferred
Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership
Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
Can work independently on a day-to-day basis with phone, email, written communication, meetings with healthcare professionals, and understanding of hospice rules and regulations
Ability to learn an electronic medical records system
Reliable Transportation, Driver's License, Car insurance

Responsibilities

Deliver telephonic nurse assessment, advice, and instruction to patients and caregivers after normal operating hours within scope of practice
Provide case manager and management team with information regarding changes in patient’s condition after telephonic contact
Provide health care instruction to patient/caregiver in a clear and concise manner as appropriate per assessment and plan of care
Teach patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate
Communicate with physician regarding patient’s needs, report changes in condition, and obtain/receive physicians’ orders as required
Assign nursing visits accordingly

Benefits

$40-45/hr
401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades