WEEKEND Triage Nurse

Beloved Hospice; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Referral programs

Hospice certification benefit

Merit increases

Job summary

BeLoved Hospice is seeking compassionate LPNs/RNs for after-hours care in the Las Vegas area. You will provide direct palliative care, communicate patient needs to the hospice team, and follow a medically approved care plan.

The role emphasizes after-hours triage, coordination with the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining high standards of patient comfort and dignity in a flexible, supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Preferred minimum of two years in public health, home care, or hospice nursing.
• Maintains an active LPN license and CPR/BLS certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Follow an individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team.
• Manage after-hours emergency care coordinating hospice disciplines.
• Report changes to RN Case Manager or Physician.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Communication

Triage

Education

LPN license (Oregon)

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Schedule: Friday - Monday 5 pm - 8 am

Location: Las Vegas NV & Surrounding Areas

About us

We are an innovative, fun, and professional hospice provider who prides itself on exceptional patient care while not taking ourselves too seriously behind the scenes. Our goal is to create a culture that fosters work/life balance, continued growth through company-sponsored education, and promotion.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Employee health benefits

Do you have the hospice heart? If so, BeLoved Hospice wants to hear from you! We are looking for compassionate, caring and motivated RN's to become a part of our growing team!

At BeLoved Hospice, our core values are:

• Celebration
• Passion for Learning
• Care for One Another
• Accountability
• Customer Second

We strive to become the "Provider of choice" in the communities that we serve by offering a team who is dedicated to delivering life changing hospice services and exceptional patient care. A career with BeLoved Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun, not taking yourself too seriously, and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interests matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgement. Another important thing about our work culture is that we know in order for our patients to receive the end-of-life care that they deserve, we need to put our employees first!

What we offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Flexible Schedule
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals up to 120 hours per year
• Eight Paid holidays for full time employees
• Mileage reimbursement
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
• Merit Increases

JOB SUMMARY

Provides care to patients after standard office hours. Provides direct palliative care to terminally ill patient and their families while functioning within a medically approved plan of care and demonstrates proficiency in triaging patient emergencies both in person and on the phone while effectively communicating patient needs and concerns to the correct member of the hospice team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows an individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team for each patient.
• Manages emergency care to patients encompassing coordination of all hospice disciplines during non-business hours and reports issues and significant changes to the RN Case Manager.
• Immediately reports any changes to the Physician, RN Case Manager or appropriate hospice team member for the patient.
• Reports unusual conditions, observations and pertinent information to the nurse.
• Provides intervention and support as needed related to terminal illness and loss within Scope of Practice.
• Provides intervention and support as needed related to terminal illness and loss
• Assesses and address depression and fear associates with terminal illness
• Facilitates communication among patient, family and hospice team
• Capable of giving adequate report on patient’s condition to the Hospice Medical Director, members of the interdisciplinary team, other nurses and supervisors, as needed.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of end-stage medical conditions/illnesses and implements planned nursing and medical interventions as delegated by the RN Case Manager or Hospice Physician. Coordinates medications, DME, and supplies necessary to complete the after-hours admission and keep the patient comfortable until business hours.
• Provides personal care as assigned by the Interdisciplinary Team, Chief Medical Officer, Hospice Physician, Director of Nursing, which may consist of but not limited to:
• Focused/limited nursing visits
• Telephonic triage
• Provide comfort measures
• Insertion/maintenance/removal of foley catheters
• Insertion/maintenance/removal of various intravenous and subcutaneous catheters for pain control/comfort per scope of practice and within individual’s competency set
• Evaluating IV site and check IV function
• Medication administration (via oral, transdermal, rectal, enteral, IV, SQ route) per scope of practice and within individual’s competency set
• Obtains accurate vital signs
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including phlebotomy, venepuncture, and doppler.
• Assist with ambulation/transfers
• Dressing changes (including, but not limited to central line, IV, or SQ dressings, percutaneous dressings, ostomy dressings, tracheostomy dressings)
• Wound care
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Preferredminimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. Training will be provided for all candidates, regardless of experience.
• Maintains an active LPN license in the state of Oregon
• Maintains a CPR/BLS certification
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75%-100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road