On Call Triage RN

Overview

• Provide weekend on-call triage nursing services, addressing urgent patient needs remotely and in the field as required.
• Coordinate with the Call Center Triage and On-Call Manager to ensure effective patient care during after-hours shifts.
• Offer emotional support and guidance to families during patient deaths, ensuring compassionate care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, medication management, and symptom management.
• Work remotely with occasional field visits, utilizing transportation services as needed.
• Flexible shift options, including the ability to work double shifts.
• Adhere to New York State Standards for Professional Registered Nurses in all aspects of care.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Respond promptly to triage visit requests via cell phone, ensuring effective communication with the on-call team.
• Implement care plans, addressing urgent physical and psycho-social issues for patients during shifts.
• Coordinate with Hospice physicians to establish safe and effective care plans for patients.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding changes to care plans and medication management.
• Attend patient deaths, offering emotional support and guidance to families as needed.
• Report patient-related visits and care plan changes to triage and primary Hospice teams.
• Utilize Word, Excel, and Windows applications for documentation and communication purposes.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Science (AS) degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical-Surgical, Community Health, Hospice, or Oncology nursing.
• Preferred 4 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Valid New York State RN licensure and NYS driver's license preferred.
• Commitment to obtaining national board certification CHPN within one year of hire.
• Proficiency in using Word, Excel, and Windows applications for documentation and communication.
• Ability to work remotely with occasional field visits, utilizing transportation services.