Home Care & Hospice Triage Nurse - RN

Company: Saint Lukes
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThis position will be a work-from-home weekend only phone triage position. This position will support both intake and Clinical staff and is responsible for taking all patient, clinician and provider calls for our Home Health and Hospice Division. As a nurse in this position you will be a main resource for patients and their families by answering questions and/or providing directions on clinical needs or interventions to meet patient/family needs quickly.12-hour daytime shifts each Saturday and SundayResponsibilities Include:

• Answers patient/family questions about medications, care plan, clinical needs, concerns, education, may utilize telehealth equipment to do real-time monitoring - contact the patient physician if necessary
• Answer questions regarding home health and hospice eligibility including hospice levels of care
• Triage patient needs and provide emotional phone support
• Coordinating delivery of medications or DME
• Using the electronic medical record to run reports and capture/record/report data
• Confirm appointments
• Schedule current patient visits and reschedule admissions when needed
• Coordinate Patient visit cancellations
• Medication review
• Coordinating and communicating with care team and providers of any changes in patient's status or conditionAccountable for utilizing the nursing process. Is responsible for delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff. Is responsible for coordinating the care for a group of patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated. Provides nursing care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.Job RequirementsApplicable Experience:1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Driver's License - Various, Registered Nurse - VariousAssociate Degree (Required)Strong customer service skillsJob RequirementsApplicable Experience:1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Driver's License - Various, Registered Nurse - VariousAssociate Degree (Required)Job DetailsPart timeDay (United States of America)"The best place to get care. The best place to give care." That is the Saint Luke's vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice, or office, our more than 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke's employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care. Take this opportunity to do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive work space where all voices matter.Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users.

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