LVN Triage - REMOTE

Hope Hospice & Health Services•Pleasanton, CA

5h•Remote

About The Position

We have been a trusted community resource since 1980. Our reputation has been built on consistency, responsiveness, and quality. As a non-profit, community-led agency, we are able to focus on providing quality care to patients and families when they need it most, rather than being driven by profit or financial demand. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Hospice or palliative care experience preferred
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, preferred

Responsibilities

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