Job Description

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Triage RN is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating patient/family needs for the purpose of providing preventative and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit with the collaboration of the interdisciplinary team.

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

LOCATION: Corporate Office

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience
• Hospice, oncology, or home health nursing experience preferable
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care unit is desirable
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in caring for terminally ill patients is desirable
• Should have training in palliative care and symptom management

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns
• Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues
• Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community
• Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager.
• Provides assessment of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate intervention
• Determines the health status of the patient based on hospice criteria and identifies patient/family issues
• Provides follow-up for information related to patient care issues and continuity of care to the appropriate CCM/RN Case Manager
• Receives and returns telephone calls during non-business hours
• Accesses and supplements patient data via current computer program
• Communicates pertinent information to the CCM and necessary disciplines to ensure continuity of care

• Coordinates and identifies services needed by patient/family unit after hours regarding continuous care, transfers, staffing, physician’s orders, referrals, pharmacy, and durable medical equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge of Gulfside Hospice policies and procedures and pertinent federal and state regulations
• Considers financial implications in rendering cost-effective nursing care
• Ensures professional standards of nursing practice are maintained
• Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager.

EEO Statement:

Gulfside Healthcare Services, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.

NOTE: All Gulfside Healthcare Services positions (except some Thrift Shoppe Positions) require an AHCA Level 2 Fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Please refer to this link for more information on this: https://info.flclearinghouse.com