HSPC Afterhours Triage Nurse

Amedisys; Bartlett (TN); Remote; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Healthcare services credit

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) match

Family support

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is looking for a licensed RN to support hospice care remotely. The role involves telephonic assessment, care coordination, and patient education, following the established care plan.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of RN experience, CPR certification, and comfort with technology. Willingness to obtain additional RN licenses is reimbursed. Remote, part-time schedule with benefits and state licensure flexibility.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license.
• One year of RN experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients’ needs.
• Comfortable with technology.
• Willing to obtain additional RN licenses in other states (reimbursed).

Responsibilities

• Assess telephonically to determine hospice needs.
• Use EHR and plan of care to develop recommendations.
• Provide education and hospice support via telephone based on plan of care.
• Collaborate with pharmacies, DME vendors and other agencies for patient management.
• Facilitate delivery or maintenance of medical equipment.
• Assign visits and follow-up calls to on-call staff.
• Document in real-time to promote continuity of care.
• Apply standards of practice to achieve pain and symptom management.

Skills

Communication skills

Tech literacy

Empathy

Tools

EHR

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.