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Hospice Triage Registered Nurse

Hospice Triage Registered Nurse

Optimal CareSaginaw, MI, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

We live a simple Mission : Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

Exceptional Benefits :

  • Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company Vehicle Program
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Mentorship Culture
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Cutting Edge Technology

Key Responsibilities

Optimal Care Triage Registered Nurses are Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses who manage the coordination, supervision, and implementation of professional and supportive services to clients in a safe, cost-effective manner. The Triage Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of care during the episode of health care treatments.

In this role you will be responsible for :

  • Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the physician and other personnel involved with patient care
  • Initiates a plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.
  • Verifies the plan of care for the episode according to physician's orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
  • Assumes primary responsibility for "after hours supervisor" including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care for patients and families.
  • Manages and directs field team and weekend office staff, to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and appropriate hospice services
  • Coordinates services to ensure the availability and competency of staff to respond to organization referrals and provide assessment visits within 24 hours of referral

    • Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
  • Current State License as a Registered Nurse
  • 2-3 years experience as a registered nurse in an appropriate clinical care setting
  • 1 year of supervisory experience
  • Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
  • Requires interpersonal skills and ability to manage patient care episodes
  • Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment
  • Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles
  • Demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines.
  • Current and valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
  • Ability to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively

    • Desired Qualifications

  • BSN preferred
  • Experience as a nurse in a hospice or home health environment preferred
  • Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)

    • Location

  • This position will work remotely

    • Hours

  • This position is per diem
  • 5 : 00 pm to 8 : 00 am, Monday to Sunday

    • Background Screening

    Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

    Reasonable Accommodations

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.

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