RN Triage Runner | FT Nights | Gainesville, FL

RN Triage Runner

Behind every award is a story, and ours is written every day by more than 900 dedicated employees and hundreds of compassionate volunteers who walk alongside patients and families when they need us most.

At Community Hospice & Palliative Care, we're honored to be recognized with the Hospice Honors Elite award, a testament not just to our clinical excellence, but to the compassion we bring to every bedside, every home, every conversation. Every day, we serve approximately 1,500 patients living with advanced illness, wherever they call home, be it a private residence, a long-term care or assisted living facility, a hospital, or in one of our nine inpatient care centers.

We're here to improve quality of life, to ease pain and lift burdens, and to be the Compassionate Guide that families need when time matters most. And most importantly, as the only non-profit hospice provider in the region, we never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay.

Under the supervision of the Triage Supervisor and the direction of the Triage Nurse, the RN Triage Runner makes hospice care visits after hours to patients in various settings for assessment, symptom management, treatment, teaching and coordination of care. Locations usually include home visits and long term care facilities in region.

Position Details

• Work Locations: Alachua County and surrounding areas; home care and long term care facilities in region
• Compensation: $66,000-70,000 base salary; plus additional ~$8,000 shift differential pay, plus paid driving mileage; includes full benefits package with 23 days annual PTO
• Days/Hours: Nights rotating bi-weekly schedule 4:30pm - 4:30am
• Week 1: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday (3x12)
• Week 2: Monday/Tuesday/Saturday/Sunday (4x12)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Completes assessment of patient during visits for effective symptom management.
• Perform treatments/interventions in accordance with the Plan of Care and physician's orders.
• Provides emotional support to patient/caregiver, teaching patient/caregiver as appropriate to plan of care.
• Follows Standard Precautions, reporting to Triage Nurse following patient visits.
• Calls physician as necessary for change in Plan of Care, facilitating changes to continuous care when necessary. Accurately completes documentation of visits/phone communications and submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Follows policy when patient is transferred to acute care after hours.
• Arranges for medications and supplies in an emergency
• Answers phone calls/pages within 15 minutes.
• Develops basic knowledge of Hospice Medicare/Medicaid and other reimbursement mechanisms.
• Organizes workload efficiently.
• Functions effectively in emergency situations and seeks additional responsibilities as appropriate.
• Uses supplies and equipment appropriately in a cost-effective manner.
• Displays courtesy, tact and patience, keeping neat and legible written documentation.
• Attends staff meetings on regular basis.
• Makes visits at time of death when appropriate
• Leaves accurate and detailed messages in voice mail boxes for all appropriate team members after making all visits including visits relating to a patient's death.
• Develop areas of expertise in hospice nursing skills, pursuing professional growth through academic and continuing educational programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must currently be registered in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse.
• Current State of Florida drivers license with driving record acceptable to Community Hospice insurance carrier, and reliable transportation

Education/Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or 2 year Associate's Degree; possession of a degree from a diploma nursing program
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in acute care setting, oncology, home health setting, and hospice preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing.
• UF Shands credentialing required after starting employment

Community Hospice & Palliative Care, including all of its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, please contact Human Resources.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Hospice and Palliative Care