Hospice Clinical Triage Specialist -PRN (Registered Nurse)

LHC Group, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Support Specialist to join their Hospice team in Jefferson City. This vital role involves triage after-hours, ensuring high-quality patient care and timely documentation. Candidates must be licensed Registered Nurses with a minimum of two years' experience in relevant healthcare settings. If you are committed to compassionate care and patient advocacy, we invite you to apply to be a part of our mission.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Compact licensure preferred.
• Two years’ experience in hospice, home health or oncology.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls from patients and assess problems for care delivery.
• Document calls accurately in electronic medical records.
• Coordinate with on-call nurses for patient assessments.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Symptom management

Documentation accuracy

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse

Two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Summary

The Clinical Support Specialist is an integral part of the Hospice interdisciplinary team and as such is responsible for the excellent delivery of care through triage calls after hours and on Holidays.

RN Licensure Required

RN Compact Licensure Preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible to receive calls from patients and/or family members and respond appropriately and assess problems focusing on the delivery of high quality, patient-focused, compassionate care.
• Assess patient status and intervene as indicated by the patient’s condition and established protocols
• Responsible for timely and accurate documentation of calls received within the electronic medical records system including the processing of workflow associated with the clinical record.
• Knowledge of end-of-life symptom management and pain control to effectively address the needs of patients in a crisis situation in accordance with the department protocols and best practices.
• Responsible for coordinating with the agency on-call nurses to deliver high quality nursing care and schedule nursing assessments as required in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patients and families.
• Responsible to ensure appropriate education regarding all updates/processes in the electronic medical record, relative state and federal regulations, documentation processes and needs, etc. by attending mandatory educational offerings and in-services.
• Facilitates orientation of new personnel as assigned.
• Exhibits exemplary and timely communication skills when assessing or educating patients/caregivers, performing telephone triage, or collaborating with fellow healthcare professionals.
• Serves as a consistent example of dedication to patient advocacy, customer service, integrity, and superlative nursing practice.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, procedures, and LHC Standards of Behavior.
• Maintains productivity standards as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with no restrictions in all states of practice. Compact licensure preferred.
• Must have two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of direct patient care in a hospice, home health or oncology setting.

Company OverviewLHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

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LHC Group Inc Home Officea part ofLHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:It's all about helping people.