Triage Nurse RN (Part-Time)

Triage Nurse RN (Part-Time)

Ohio's Hospice | Dayton/Centerville, Ohio

Ohio's Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Part-Time Triage Nurse. This role is ideal for an RN who enjoys providing clinical support, coordinating patient care, and helping patients and families receive timely, compassionate service during their hospice journey.

Position Details

• Part-Time: 3 days per week
• Hours: 9:00 AM 6:30 PM
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Location: On-site at our Dayton/Centerville locations

About the Role

The Triage Nurse RN provides clinical support to hospice patients and families through our Call Center. You will assess incoming calls, prioritize patient needs, coordinate appropriate clinical services, and communicate with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Your clinical judgment and communication skills will help ensure patients receive timely care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and triage patient and family calls based on clinical urgency and need.
• Provide professional, compassionate customer service and clinical guidance.
• Assess patient needs and coordinate appropriate services according to the plan of care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition or needs to the appropriate clinical staff.
• Coordinate changes in the level of care with schedulers and other departments as needed.
• Document assessments, interventions, observations, and communications accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain accurate call logs and ensure information is communicated effectively to the patient's interdisciplinary team.
• Support continuity and coordination of care to promote comfort and a peaceful end-of-life experience.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
• State-required minimum auto insurance coverage
• Strong documentation and computer skills
• Excellent assessment and clinical judgment skills
• Pain and symptom management experience
• IV and vascular access device skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, rates, and percentages

Certification:

• CHPN certification required or must be obtained within two years of employment

Why Join Ohio's Hospice?

At Ohio's Hospice, we believe caring for patients and families is both a profession and a calling. We provide our team members with the resources, education, and support needed to make a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits & Perks Include:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Matching retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and preparation for hospice certification
• Pay incentive upon achievement of hospice certification
• Scrubs provided
• Dedicated preceptor support during orientation and ongoing education
• Educational programs focused on career advancement
• Opportunities for career growth
• And more!

Make a Difference Every Day

Joining Ohio's Hospice means becoming part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to patients and their families. Our team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while rediscovering the purpose and passion that brought them to healthcare.

If you are an RN who is compassionate, clinically confident, and passionate about hospice and end-of-life care, we invite you to join Ohio's Hospice and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Ohio's Hospice complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Ohio's Hospice is proud to be Platinum Certified through SAGECare, providing training and consulting on LGBTQ+ aging issues. Ohio's Hospice welcomes members of the LGBTQ+ community to join our team.