What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional RN Weekend Triage Lead position at James River Home Health & Hospice?
Would you like to be a part of a rapidly growing locally owned company with a commitment to quality patient care? James River Hospice is actively seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice RN Weekend Triage Nurse to join our growing team! This is a fully remote position supporting hospice patients and families throughout Virginia. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs over the phone, providing clinical guidance, and coordinating with the on-call team to ensure quality patient care.
Schedule: Friday at 5:00 PM until Monday at 8:00 AM (Remote)
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 (Based on experience)
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Salary
- Company-paid cell phone and Tablet
- GENEROUS time-off package 21 Days off (15 PTO Days and 6 Paid Holidays). Accrues on Day One! (PTO policy rewards longevity with increases each year)
- Competitively priced health plan, vision, and dental, partially employer-paid!
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance (up to $50,000 in coverage)
- 401K with employer match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)
- We Pay for CPR Recertification!
A brief overview of Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming hospice patient and caregiver calls throughout Virginia.
- Assess patient symptoms and concerns over the phone and determine appropriate next steps.
- Provide clinical guidance regarding symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care.
- Coordinate with on-call nurses and physicians when additional care or visits are needed.
- Prioritize calls based on patient needs and urgency.
- Document triage calls, interventions, and follow-up needs accurately.
- Provide compassionate support and education to patients and families.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- At least one year of hospice experience is required.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Previous hospice triage, telephone nursing, or on-call experience preferred.
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Reliable internet connection and a private workspace required.
If you are interested and are a caring, compassionate nurse that can make a difference in the lives of our patients, then we would be interested in meeting you!!
"James River is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000