Triage Nurse - Full Time- Hospice

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to service patients throughout the Augusta area. The Nurse Case Manager is a critical part of the patient’s care team, visiting patients in their homes and facilities and facilitating appropriate provider care.

The role involves travel to patients’ homes and long‑term care facilities to evaluate them, initiate telemedicine visits, and provide quality healthcare in adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Requirements include reliable transportation and the ability to travel daily as a full‑time, salary‑based position.

Schedule

Track Schedule 7 on / 7 off

Pittman Schedule (2 on, 2 off, 3 on)

8‑hour shifts Monday‑Friday (8am‑5pm)

Service Area

[LOCATION] area

Responsibilities

Facilitate receipt of all medical records from the patient’s primary provider and specialists.

Review medical records.

Complete consents with patients.

Enroll patients in Care Management if eligible.

Initiate a Care Management Plan of Care for eligible patients.

Capture all diagnoses at the highest specificity by creating gaps and ensuring acceptance.

Complete Annual Wellness Visits for provider review.

Complete cognitive impairment screenings.

Complete Social Determinants of Health assessments and/or screenings.

Complete Advance Care Planning discussions with the patient and provider.

Evaluate for home health, hospice, palliative care, or consults with specialty divisions.

Evaluate for RPM devices, resources, or tools that may improve the patient’s quality of life.

Communicate and coordinate care.

Reconcile prescribed and OTC medications, vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies, and other treatments.

Provide post‑discharge education.

Evaluate for adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment.

Assess for safe environment and accommodations.

Evaluate acute conditions or follow‑up from previous visits.

Accurately document and log Care Management activities, keeping care plans up to date with the team.

Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with an insured, good‑working vehicle.

Reasonable accommodations can be made in accordance with applicable law.

Qualifications

Must be a licensed nurse; registered nurse preferred. License must be in good standing with the appropriate board or issuer.

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.

Experience in community settings is preferred.

Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and caregivers.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Basic computer knowledge.

Ability to manage and demonstrate effective leadership skills.

Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Team player who can manage multiple responsibilities and demonstrate sound judgment.

Flexible schedule and travel between offices, facilities, etc. required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with bonus opportunities.

Employer‑matched 401(k).

Free visit and prescriptive services with HDHP insurance plan.

Employer‑matched HSA.

Generous PTO package.

Career development and growth opportunities.

Vehicle allowance.

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