Hospice Triage Nurse

1 month ago


Lafayette, Louisiana, United States LHC Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Triage Nurse to join our Hospice team. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care through triage calls after hours and on holidays.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receive and respond to calls from patients and/or family members, assessing problems and delivering patient-focused, compassionate care.
  • Document calls received within the electronic medical records system, processing workflow associated with the clinical record.
  • Coordinate with agency on-call nurses to deliver high-quality nursing care and schedule assessments as required.
  • Maintain effective communication with patients/families, employees, physicians, vendors, and potential referral and payer sources during after-hours on call.
  • Update all hospice staff and members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patient changes, vendor and/or facility changes to ensure compliance with the patient's plan of care.
  • Assist in overseeing the utilization and ordering of medications, DME, and supplies related to the plan of care to support the organization's financial performance.
  • Ensure appropriate education regarding all updates/processes in the electronic medical record, relative state and federal regulations, documentation processes, and needs.
Requirements
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with no restrictions in all states of practice. Compact licensure preferred.
  • Two (2) years' experience as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of direct patient care in a hospice, home health, or oncology setting.
About LHC Group

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare.



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