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The RN Triage Nurse in the Hospice schedule is to work after-hours and plans and delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients, families, caregivers and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.
Job Responsibility:
Triage issues and visit terminally ill patients and families as needed
Provide direct care to patients as prescribed in the Plan of Care
Instruct the patient and caregiver on how to administer medication, perform personal care, assist in lifting/moving/ambulation, and prepare for events preceding death
Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status via electronic medical record (EMR)
Be available to meet a patient/family's need for continuous care during a crisis
Minimize non-productive time
Supervise and maintain ongoing effective communication with other hospice personnel
Perform patient intakes, admissions, and information visits as needed
Orient, instruct, and educate assigned personnel
Adhere to and support team members in exhibiting TMCH values
Adhere to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards
Requirements:
Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program
Three (3) years of related experience, preferably in an emergency room or primary care setting
Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Fingerprint Card required within 3 months of hire
Knowledge of direct patient care and emergency care procedures and techniques
Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications and patient preparation
Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff and physicians
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication
Ability to speak and communicate effectively
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions
Skill in utilizing an electronic medical record
Nice to have:
Prior Hospice experience
Additional education or experience with common medications used in primary care
Familiarity with triage tools such as Barton Schmitt Thompson