Registered Nurse - Triage
Gulfside Healthcare Services · Land O' Lakes, Florida, US
Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Triage RN is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating patient/family needs for the purpose of...
Job description
Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Triage RN is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating patient/family needs for the purpose of providing preventative and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit with the collaboration of the interdisciplinary team. SHIFT: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm LOCATION: Corporate Office: EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse - Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience - Hospice, oncology, or home health nursing experience preferable - Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care unit is desirable - Minimum of one (1) year experience in caring for terminally ill patients is desirable - Should have training in palliative care and symptom management ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns - Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues - Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community - Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager. - Provides assessment of the physical, psycholog...