Remote Afterhours Hospice Triage RN (Part-Time)

Amedisys; Tennessee; Hybrid; 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

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.