This position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

The LVN Triage Nurse is responsible for triaging patients, families, physicians and other calls related to the delivery of care and services. They are also responsible for processing and coordinating inquiries for referrals. The LVN Triage Nurse will receive phone calls from Hospice patients and families and coordinate the care needed and/or schedule home visits as needed. The triage nurse will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) members and facilitate communication among the IDT, Hospice, and the patient’s Attending Physician as needed.

Schedule:

Tuesday - Saturday; 9:30am - 6:00pm

Location:

Remote

Hope Hospice follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Receives patient-related calls or communication and provides appropriate patient teaching, assistance and instruction on symptom management
• Collaborate and report to hospice field clinical staff or CTM or AOC about patient needs
• Provide information regarding services to referral sources as needed
• Serve as a member of the hospice clinical team to address problems associated with the delivery of patient care
• Schedule patient visits as needed

Education/Experience:

• Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing Education Program from an accredited school
• Minimum of one year of LVN experience preferably in an acute care setting. Hospice or palliative care experience preferred
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, preferred
• Experience working effectively with an interdisciplinary group

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current license as a licensed vocational nurse in the State of California