HSPC Afterhours Triage Nurse

Amedisys; Tennessee; On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package with PPO or HSA

Paid time off

Healthcare services stipend up to 1000

Wellness rewards up to 500

Mental health support with EAP

401(k) with company match

Family support & leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a part-time RN hospice clinician in Tennessee to assess patient needs via telephone, coordinate care under the plan of care, and educate patients and caregivers. The role requires on-going licensure in the state and flexibility with shifts and weekends.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, with reimbursement for additional state licenses where applicable.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state you are assigned to.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Comfortable with technology.
• Willing and eligible to obtain additional RN licenses in other states (reimbursed).

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.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CPR Certification

Telephonic Assessment

EHR Proficiency

Tools

EHR

Job description

Overview

• PT Benefitted 30-32 hours a weekly
• Hourly Position/Remote Position
• Most Holidays requiredannually
• 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 licensureincluding 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.

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.