Registered Nurse Triage Days

Hillsborough County
Brandon, FL 33511, USA

Description
Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Triage RN is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating patient/family needs for the purpose of providing preventative and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit with the collaboration of the interdisciplinary team.

This position is primarily performed at employee’s home. Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall activities and work levels fluctuate.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Education and Qualifications

Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse

Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience

Hospice, oncology, or home health nursing experience preferable

Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care unit is desirable

Minimum of one (1) year experience in caring for terminally ill patients is desirable

Should have training in palliative care and symptom management

Essential Job Responsibilities

Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns

Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues

Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community

Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager.

Provides assessment of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate intervention

Determines the health status of the patient based on hospice criteria and identifies patient/family issues

Provides follow-up for information related to patient care issues and continuity of care to the appropriate CCM/RN Case Manager

Receives and returns telephone calls during non-business hours

Accesses and supplements patient data via current computer program

Communicates pertinent information to the CCM and necessary disciplines to ensure continuity of care

Coordinates and identifies services needed by patient/family unit after hours regarding continuous care, transfers, staffing, physician’s orders, referrals, pharmacy, and durable medical equipment

Demonstrates knowledge of Gulfside Hospice policies and procedures and pertinent federal and state regulations

Considers financial implications in rendering cost-effective nursing care

Ensures professional standards of nursing practice are maintained

Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager.

EEO Statement:

Gulfside Healthcare Services, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.

NOTE: All Gulfside Healthcare Services positions (except some Thrift Shoppe Positions) require an AHCA Level 2 Fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Please refer to this link for more information on this: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Preferred
Minimum of one (1) years nursing experience in a hospital, home health or hospice setting preferred

Required
RN

Equal Opportunity Employer

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