HSPC Afterhours Triage Nurse

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Bartlett (TN); Remote; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

HSA medical plan option

Wellness rewards program

Counseling services—EAP

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to support hospice patients remotely. The role emphasizes telephonic triage, plan-of-care updates, and collaboration with pharmacies and DME vendors to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of hospice experience, an active RN license, CPR certification, and comfort with technology. This is a part-time, remote position with weekend and holiday considerations.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license for the state of assignment.
• Minimum 1 year hospice or home health nursing experience.
• CPR certification and tech-savvy for telehealth coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice needs telephonically using patient plans of care.
• Utilize EHR to develop and update patient care plans.
• Provide education and hospice support telephonically per plan of care.
• Collaborate with pharmacies, DME vendors and other agencies for patient management.
• Facilitate delivery/maintenance of provided medical equipment.
• Assign visits, admissions and follow-up calls to on-call staff.
• Submit accurate documentation in real-time to support continuity of care.
• Participate in agency performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

CPR certification

Technology proficiency

Spanish speaking

Telephone triage experience

Hospice experience

Communication skills

One year RN experience

Education

RN license (TN)

CPR certification (credential)

Job description

Most Holidays Required Annually

Every weekend required-Day Time Hours (Schedule/Hours direct to Triage Leadership)

Hours may be variable depending on licensure (No Overnights shifts available)

Compact Licensure with ability to pick up additional licensure including CA, MA, and OR

Bilingual Needed, Not Required

Hospice Experience 1-2 years preferred

Compact Licensure Required, And Fall Under NCL Guidance

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Most Holidays Required Annually

Every weekend required-Day Time Hours (Schedule/Hours direct to Triage Leadership)

Hours may be variable depending on licensure (No Overnights shifts available)

Compact Licensure with ability to pick up additional licensure including CA, MA, and OR

Bilingual Needed, Not Required

Hospice Experience 1-2 years preferred

Compact Licensure Required, And Fall Under NCL Guidance

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Overview

PT Benefitted 30-32 hours a weekly

Hourly Position/Remote Position

Most Holidays Required Annually

Every weekend required-Day Time Hours (Schedule/Hours direct to Triage Leadership)

Hours may be variable depending on licensure (No Overnights shifts available)

Compact Licensure with ability to pick up additional licensure including CA, MA, and OR

Bilingual Needed, Not Required

Hospice Experience 1-2 years preferred

Compact Licensure Required, And Fall Under NCL Guidance

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $34.00-$36.00

What's In It For You

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses physical, environmental, and emotional factors telephonically to determine hospice needs.
• Utilizes EHR, including the patient's plan of care to develop recommendations.
• Provides recommendations, patient/caregiver education/instructions and hospice support telephonically based on the situation and the plan of care.
• Collaborates with pharmacies, DME vendors and other agencies for effective patient management.
• Facilitates delivery or maintenance of provided medical equipment to meet patient needs.
• Assigns all visits, admissions and follow-up calls to on‑call field staff (RN, LPN, HA, CH, SW) as needed.
• Submits accurate and detailed documentation in real‑time to promote continuity of care.
• Utilizes a combination of agency resources and nationally recognized standards of practice to achieve excellent pain and symptom management and high‑quality end‑of‑life care.
• Participates in agency performance improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state you are assigned to work.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their caregivers.
• Must be comfortable with technology.
• Must be willing and eligible to obtain additional RN licenses in other states (reimbursed).

Preferred

• Previous hospice experience.
• Telephone triage experience.
• Spanish speaking.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.