What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Triage RN, Mon-Fri, 4P-8P position at VNA Care?
Hospice Triage RN - Hospice experience and prior training is required
Shift available: Mon-Fri, 4PM-8PM
We are looking for talented individuals to join an amazing team at VNA Care! We have an opportunity for RN's to join our Hospice & Palliative Care Team!
Overview: VNA Hospice & Palliative Care's Mission is to provide the right care with kindness and compassion every day for every person we serve. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Hospice RN works under the supervision of a Clinical Manager and Medical Director in the provision of skilled nursing care.
Hospice Triage RN Responsibilities include:
- Receives and responds to agency telephone calls.
- Communicates accurate information reflecting knowledge of agency services, Hospice regulations and agency policies and procedures.
- Obtains and assesses clinical information regarding patients condition and responds accordingly and timely to accepted standards of nursing practice.
- Responds to patients needs for direct care by planning and coordinating the care with extended hours staff.
- Accepts telephone orders from physicians, confirms in writing according to agency policy, and routes information to appropriate care giver and team including notifying staff in the field as necessary.
- Works with central intake to accept referrals for agency services
- Maintains current knowledge of Hospice and Medicare/Medicaid regulations as well as Hospice licensure.
Education:
Graduate of a certified RN program required; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
Licensure:
- Licensed to practice in Massachusetts
- Must be able to travel to Massachusetts VNA Care office location on occasion.
- Minimum of 2 years general med/surg experience with a minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting.
- Hospice experience is required.
- Demonstrates a can-do attitude and the ability to respond appropriately to the needs of patients and families in varied environments.
- Strong punctuality and timeliness in terms of shift attendance.
- Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills.
- Home care experience required.
About VNA Care: VNA Care is one of the Commonwealth's largest home health and hospice providers, serving more than 200 communities in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Our nonprofit includes VNA Care Network, VNA of Boston, VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, and At Home Private Care. Working together, we provide a full range of home health, palliative, hospice, private care, and community services to patients with a wide range of health care needs. VNA Care focuses on promoting the health and wellbeing of patients and families by providing high-quality, cost-effective health care to vulnerable individuals in their homes, assisted living facilities, and other settings.
