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REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - HOSPICE INTAKE/TRIAGE NURSE - FULL TIME DAYS
Summary
Coordinates referrals and physician orders for patients discharging to Hospice services. Facilitates communication between staff, referral sources, insurance companies, and physicians. Performs phone triage, data/order entry, patient/staff scheduling, and other clinical tasks related to the provision of patient care. Provides clinical support to the hospice team by assisting in the coordination of patient care services.
Job Duties
- Collects data and evaluates patient appropriateness for Hospice Services through prescreening and communication with healthcare team members, and facilitates patient transition to appropriate level of hospice care.
- Triages patient/caregiver phone calls utilizing critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement.
- Performs data/order entry, patient/staff scheduling, and other clinical tasks related to the provision of patient care.
- Provides hand-off communication to field staff, Patient Care Coordinator, Patient Care Manager, and/or other members of the care team as appropriate regarding triage information, patient status updates, and patients who require a follow up visit or a phone call.
Minimum Qualifications
- Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program
- 1 year providing direct care in healthcare setting and
- 1 year direct nursing care experience
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse PA - State of Pennsylvania and
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
- 1 year home health/hospice experience or
- Less than 1 year nursing experience in a clinical office setting
- Class C Driver's Licesnse_PA - State of Pennsylvania
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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