What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Triage RN position at Capital City Healthcare?
Join a Hospice Team That Truly Cares About Patients and You
Capital City Hospice is proudly Ohio-made and deeply connected to the communities we serve. Every decision we make centers on compassion, dignity, and supporting families through one of lifes most meaningful journeys. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care to Central Ohio residents and were growing.
We believe great care starts with a supported team. Thats why we offer low caseloads, no routine on-call, and a work environment built on respect, flexibility, and balance. If youre looking for a rewarding career where your work truly matters, wed love to meet you.
What We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
What Youll Do:
- Assume responsibility for triage of after-hours patient and family phone calls, determining the need for services including assessments, symptom management and care plan updates, delegating nursing visits to appropriate staff members
- Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and familys needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate
- Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
- Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family
- Maintain an accurate clinical record through the timely preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
- Possession of a current license to practice in the state as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
- Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
- Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
- Must possess current CPR Certification
- Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required