Hospice RN Continuity of Care and Triage

VNA Health Group; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health Group Hospice is seeking an experienced RN for Continuity of Care & Triage to support patients and families during evenings, weekends, and holidays, acting as the primary clinical resource for hospice field staff and ensuring high-quality care outside regular hours.

Responsibilities include triaging calls from patients, families, facilities, and staff; coordinating visits, staffing, and resources; escalating high-risk situations; ensuring timely documentation; supporting quality

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of hospice experience.
• On-call triage experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and support to hospice field staff.
• Triage calls from patients, families, facilities, and staff.
• Coordinate visits, staffing assignments, and resources.
• Escalate high-risk situations as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Educate, mentor, and support hospice team members.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Hospice experience

On-call triage experience

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organizational abilities

Compassionate patient care

Education

RN license (active, unrestricted)

Job description

Hospice Continuity of Care Nurse, Extended Hours (RN)

VNA Health Group Hospice is seeking an experienced Hospice RN – Continuity of Care & Triage to provide clinical support and coordination during evenings, weekends, and holidays. This role serves as the primary resource for hospice field staff, ensuring patients and families receive timely, compassionate, and high-quality care outside of regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and support to hospice field staff.

• Triage calls from patients, families, facilities, and staff.

• Coordinate visits, staffing assignments, and resources.

• Escalate high-risk situations as needed.

• Ensure timely and accurate documentation.

• Support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.

• Educate, mentor, and support hospice team members.

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license.

• Minimum 2 years of hospice experience required.

• On-call triage experience preferred.

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing exceptional hospice care whenever patients and families need us most.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation range for this position is USD $89,700 to USD $97,800. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

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