RN, Triage - , TX

Heart to Heart Hospice; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a Triage Registered Nurse to provide telephonic triage for hospice patients and their families after hours, ensuring timely on-call coordination and documentation. The role emphasizes compassionate communication and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN license in Texas, a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation, and auto liability coverage. RN experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State RN license.
• Current State Driver’s License with reliable transportation and ongoing auto liability insurance.
• Two years of RN experience in healthcare/clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic triage to hospice patients and families after hours or weekends.
• Coordinate scheduling of after-hour visits with on-call team.
• Ensure timely documentation to the site for continuity of care.
• Manage referrals received during weekends/after-hours.
• Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers.
• Conduct patient visits as needed (admissions, routine, pronouncements, tuck-ins).
• Promote clear, respectful communication with staff, referral sources, patients, and families.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws and Medicare regulations.

Skills

RN license

Driver's license

Auto liability insurance

Healthcare experience

Job description

You can Make A Difference in the lives of others! At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide “Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours.” Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones,during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve.

Triage Registered Nurse

What You Must Have:

• Current State Registered Nurse License
• Current State Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
• Two years of experience as an RN preferred in a healthcare/clinical setting

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What You Will Do

• Provide telephonic triage to hospice patients and their families during after- hours, weekends, or at other times when office is closed or at the request of the Executive Director
• Ensure after-hour visits are scheduled with the on-call team in a timely manner
• Ensure documentation is completed and submitted to the site at the end of each shift to ensure continuity of care for the week day team
• Manage referrals that come in over the weekend and after-hours
• Provide education and support to patients and families/caregivers
• Conduct patient visits as needed (admissions, routine, pronouncements, tuck-ins)
• Promote positive, respectful communication to all staff, referral sources, patients and families
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.