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| Job Title: | Hospice Triage Registered Nurse |
| Job Ref No: | 22552661 |
| Location: | New Mexico |
| City: | Albuquerque |
| Post Code: | 87101 |
| Job Description: |
VistaCare Hospice is a leading provider of hospice care services. Through interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, home healthcare aides, social workers, spiritual and other counselors and volunteers, VistaCare provides hospice care primarily designed to reduce pain and enhance the quality of life of patients facing life-limiting illness. This hospice care is most commonly provided in the patient's home or other residence of choice, including hospitals, assisted living communities and nursing homes. Besides a supportive environment where great works are acknowledged and celebrated, VistaCare employees enjoy competitive salaries, flexible schedules for many positions, and a range of excellent Full-Time benefits, including: � Dental insurance � Vision insurance � Company-paid life insurance with A D & D coverage � Flexible spending accounts to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical care � Optional life insurance � Optional long-term disability coverage � Short-term disability plan � 401(k) with a company match � Tuition reimbursement � Employee referral bonus � Generous PTO program with select holidays � Employee recognition programs and an enjoyable work environment Triage Registered Nurse Provide skilled professional nursing care to patient/family/caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations by the State Board of Registered Nursing and company policies when called upon after hours. Prioritize calls and instruct visit nurses and case managers to see patients as needed. Guide after hour�s staff in assessing and treating physical, psychological, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Assess over the phone the needs of the patient and caregivers and determine if it is appropriate to send clinical or social staff to assess and treat. After clinical and social staffs report findings and interventions, determine appropriateness and if any further instruction is needed. Work closely with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure proper patient follow up on after hour�s calls. Adhere to company policies and procedures and regulatory compliance requirements and directives. Timely documentation of all after hours calls including problem and intervention. A registered professional nurse with advanced skills, employed with hospice for the purpose of enhancing the quality of care for the entire agency by prioritizing patient calls after hours. Provide leadership and support to the after hours staff. Adhere to company policies and procedures and regulatory compliance requirements and directives. Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner within the company�s budget, and report any supplies that were ordered previous on call day. Company's Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:
VistaCare Hospice is now a part of Gentiva Health Services. What brings us together is the care we all have for our patients and their families. We share the same passion for what we do. We believe our work really is our calling. keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Nurse, nursing, hospice, homecare, home care, healthcare, health care, home health, med surg, Oasis, ER, Emergency Room, ICU, intensive care unit, RN case manager, Medicare, visit nurse, hospice nurse, hospice case manager, admission nurse, skilled visit, case management, r.n., rn, acute care, staff registered nurse, OR nurse, oncology RN, oncology nurse, oncology registered nurse, hospice RN, hospice registered nurse, hospice nurse, hospice triage, hospice triage nurse, hospice triage RN, triage nurse, triage RN, triage registered nurse |
| Employer: |
Gentiva Health Services. |
| Post Date: | 02/07/2012 |
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