Licensed Practical Nurse/Intake and Triage Specialist

4 weeks ago


Portland, Oregon, United States CareOregon Full time
Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing clinical triage support to patients, families, and caregivers, as well as supporting the hospice field staff and informing the clinical staff if a home visit is needed.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manages all incoming phone calls for hospice, under the direction of an RN, reviews all incoming referrals and collaborates with clinicians to gather necessary information to determine appropriateness for hospice services.
  • Collaborates with Medical Directors and hospice leadership as needed, and provides telephonic triage support to patients, families, caregivers as needed for Hospice field staff and advocates for patient needs through support and communication with hospice IDT.
  • Assists in reviewing and assigning RN case manager and Hospice team to new referrals, and makes patient visits as needed for back-up and support.
  • Responsible for documentation in the electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards according to policies and procedures.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited LPN training program
  • Current unencumbered LPN license in the State of Oregon
  • Minimum 1 year experience in hospice, palliative care/oncology, geriatrics and/or home health
  • Experience providing triage support for patients
  • CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position
Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position that works Friday to Monday, 10-hour shifts, with 75% of work done remotely and 25% of work including seeing patients in the field.

Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.



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