RN / Triage Registered Nurse - Hospice

Haven Hospice; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Hospice in Florida seeks an experienced Triage RN to provide compassionate after-hours support, guiding families and coordinating care from the hospital to home. This onsite role emphasizes calm, confident communication during critical moments and ensures adherence to care plans and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will coordinate nurse visits, admissions, and on-call staff, while communicating with physicians to obtain orders and deliver clear guidance to patients and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
• 1 year hospice nursing experience required; 3+ years preferred.
• Experience in hospice or similar setting preferred.
• Prior experience with triage preferred.
• Nursing Compact RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Answer hospice calls during nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies.
• Help schedule nurse visits, handle emergency patient admissions, and dispatch on-call staff.
• Talk with patients and caregivers to assess needs and provide support over the phone.
• Communicate with doctors about patient updates and obtain new care orders if needed.
• Provide instructions and guidance based on each patient’s care plan.
• Coordinate after-hours needs such as equipment, supplies, and medications.
• Work with facility staff to support their patients during off-hours.
• Document all calls, care updates, and decisions clearly and accurately.
• Ensure all care and procedures follow state and federal rules.

Skills

Triage

Nursing

Communication

Education

RN License (Florida)

Job description

Overview

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION. Are you a compassionate and experienced RN who thrives on providing calm, confident support during critical moments?

Haven Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Triage RN to join our team, where your voice becomes a lifeline for patients and families after hours. This is more than a nursing role – it’s an opportunity to guide, comfort, and coordinate care when it matters most. If you’re looking to make a lasting impact from the comfort of your home while working with a dedicated team, apply today!

What You’ll Benefit

• Work from the comfort of your home while making a real difference in patients’ lives during critical moments.
• Enjoy flexibility and work-life balance with a set schedule and no daily commute.

Responsibilities

• Answer hospice calls during nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (e.g., severe weather).
• Help schedule nurse visits, handle emergency patient admissions, and dispatch on-call staff.
• Talk with patients and caregivers to assess needs and provide support over the phone.
• Communicate with doctors about patient updates and obtain new care orders if needed.
• Provide instructions and guidance based on each patient’s care plan.
• Coordinate after-hours needs such as equipment, supplies, and medications.
• Work with facility staff to support their patients during off-hours.
• Document all calls, care updates, and decisions clearly and accurately.
• Ensure all care and procedures follow state and federal rules.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
• 1 year hospice nursing experience required; 3+ years preferred.
• Experience in hospice or similar setting preferred.
• Prior experience with triage preferred.
• Nursing Compact RN license required.

About Our Line Of Business

At Haven Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Haven Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing quality patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.havenhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Location & Notice

This position is subject to a level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.