PRN Hospice Afterhours Phone Triage RN

Hospice Phone Triage RN Founded as Boulder Hospice in 1976, TRU Community Care is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Boulder, Denver, and surrounding counties. With a mission to affirm life at every step of the journey with illness and loss, TRU provides a continuum of care through TRU Hospice, TRU PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), TRU Palliative Care, TRU Grief Services, and Landmark Memory Care. TRU Community Care is looking for a phone triage nurse. This nurse will work with our afterhours and triage team, taking in calls from patients and collaborating with visit nurses on patient needs as necessary. Essential Duties • The Triage Registered Nurse performs in a supportive role to the Care Team by answering calls coming into the agency, with response to the telephone call by delegating tasks. • Monitors and responds to triage calls within the agency specific time limits. • Evaluates and assesses patients' health care needs based on patient's signs and symptoms utilizing established triage protocols and guidelines. • Obtains appropriate input and direction from the provider as needed to determine the best clinical course of action and recommendations for specific patient health care needs. • May direct them to emergency room, urgent care, provide home care advice, or arrange for an in-home nursing visit. • Utilize triage protocols appropriately. Education & Requirements • Must have a secure HIPAA-compliant workspace with a door, no background noise or interruptions, and a reliable wired high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 150Mpbs download and 100Mbps upload capabilities. • Must possess a current RN license in the state of Colorado or compact nursing license • Must reside in Colorado, Florida, or Georgia • Must have a minimum of one year RN experience, with hospice, home health, or PACE experience preferred • Must successfully pass agency required background checks and drug screening • Must comply with agency health screening and immunization requirements TRU's Benefits (Eligibility Varies by Position/Status): • Paid Vacation time • 401(k) with match • Health, dental, vision & life insurance • FSA & HSA available • Paid orientation • Paid training • PSLF Eligible Employer • Referral & signing bonuses (if applicable)