What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telephone Triage RN - On-site position at Hospice of the Western Reserve?
JOIN US IN MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY DAY!
Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving.
WHY US?
We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset: OUR EMPLOYEES!
We live our shared core values in everything we do:
COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP.
We have a passion for purpose driven work! Do you?
JOIN OUR FAMILY!
Our Clinical Agents (Telephone Triage RN's) provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to terminally ill persons in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings. Coordinate the implementation of the Plan of Care for each patient utilizing the Nursing Process.
Shift Options:
- 8a-8p, every weekend, work 24 paid for 30
- 2p-2a, every weekend, work 24 paid for 30
- Mon-Fri, 4p-12a
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Answer escalated calls from families, hospital staff, nurses’ pharmacies, patients etc and providers to begin assessing situation and gaining understanding of the patients specific care needs and begin advising care.
- Triage inbound calls for multiple health care professionals and families and provide intervention (be it advise or dispatch)
- Demonstrate calm and attentive presence, expert administration of care and a unwavering spirit of compassion
- Responsible for relaying updated or new provider contact information to staff and management.
- Accurately document inbound/outbound patient information in agency’s EMR and associated systems
- Provide a next level medical advice to supporting agents by being in a ready status in the Five9 system to assist.
- Perform other duties as assigned
SUCCESS CAPABILITIES:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing or a school accepted for candidacy status from an accrediting body. A Registered Nurse License (RN) in the State of Ohio
- 2-4 years of clinical support of triage or call experience in medical setting
- Prefer a minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience in a physician’s office, hospice or palliative care work, home health, critical care and or emergency room
- Relevant experience includes direct patient triage, clinical phone triage, demonstrated excellence in clinical assessment using nursing process, or adult/pediatric nursing care in a physician or hospital setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to adapt to effectively handle stress and difficult situations
- Ability to work with minimum direction and supervision
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Proven ability to demonstrate excellent and strong empathic phone and verbal communication with active listening skills; necessary for customer focus and adapting to varying personality types
- Ability to multitask, set priorities and mange time effectively; ability to listen, type and update records simultaneously
- Proficient with computers
- Familiar with EMR systems and practices (Suncoast preferred)
DETAILS:
- Total Rewards Package to include Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, voluntary benefits and Corporate Discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Exempt role
- Technology Package
- Protocols in place for wellbeing during COVID-19
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
- Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
- Provide an active driver’s license
- Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.
NOTE: The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:
Careers at Hospice of the Western Reserve
17876 St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
216.383.2222 or careers@hospicewr.org
Hospice of the Western Reserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
