Triage Nurse - PRN

BJC HealthCare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC Home Care is seeking an RN to handle after-hours calls for hospice and supportive care, evaluating and counseling patients, and coordinating visits as needed. The role requires an RN license in MO and IL, 2–5 years of nursing experience, and strong triage skills.

Weekend coverage and flexible day/night shifts are expected, with no benefits eligibility. Responsibilities include documenting care, triaging calls, and tracking patient trends for education.

Qualifications

• RN license in MO and IL
• 2–5 years nursing experience
• CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care counseling under the direction of the physician.
• Receives after-hours calls from hospice and supportive care patients and assesses whether a visit is needed.
• Documents care and time spent on triage calls.
• Tracks patient problems and trends to identify education needs.

Skills

RN license

Hospice & home health experience

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• PRN - As needed basis
• Flexibility with day & nights shifts
• Looking for weekend coverage
• Not benefit eligible
• Taking income calls regarding hospice and home health field needsRN License in Missouri and IllinoisHospice & Home Health experience is a plus!

Overview

BJC Home Care

offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs.

BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for taking after hours calls from clients, evaluates, counsels and furnishes hospice, supportive care or other home health services.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care counseling under the direction of the physician.
• Receives all after hours calls directly from hospice and supportive care patients, and assesses patient information to determine if a visit needs to be made.
• Documents care given and time spent on phone for hospice and supportive care triage calls.
• Tracks problems with patients and trends information for staff to identify areas for education.

Minimum Requirements

• Education
• Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• Experience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo Experience
• Licenses & CertificationsRN

Preferred Requirements

• EducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing
• Experience5-10 yearsLicenses & CertificationsCardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our

Benefits Summary

• *Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer