Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago


Lafayette, Louisiana, United States LHC Group Full time
Triage Nurse Job Description

Job Summary:

The Triage Nurse is a vital member of the Hospice interdisciplinary team, responsible for delivering high-quality care through triage calls after hours and on holidays. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills to assess patient needs and provide compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive and respond to patient and family calls, assessing problems and delivering high-quality, patient-focused care.
  • Document calls and workflow in the electronic medical records system, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
  • Coordinate with on-call nurses to deliver high-quality nursing care and schedule assessments as needed.
  • Maintain effective communication with patients, families, employees, physicians, vendors, and referral sources during after-hours on-call.
  • Update staff and the interdisciplinary team on patient changes, vendor, and facility updates to ensure compliance with the patient's plan of care.
  • Assist in overseeing medication, DME, and supply utilization to support the organization's financial performance.
  • Communicate patient status changes or needs to medical directors, attending physicians, and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with no restrictions in all states of practice.
  • Two 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. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare.



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