Registered Nurse (Triage)

About This Role

This Triage Registered Nurse position involves delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role focuses on identifying and coordinating hospice care needs for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients and families utilizing the nursing process
• Obtain and document a thorough assessment covering all aspects of the patient/family, including physical, emotional, spiritual, social, psychological, and cultural status
• Apply critical thinking skills to the analysis of collected data
• Identify opportunities for improvement in palliation of symptoms and document appropriate nursing diagnoses
• Develop a plan of care with interventions that adhere to the standards of hospice nursing
• Develop the plan of care with input from the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team
• Communicate and implement the plan of care in all settings
• Conduct and document ongoing evaluation of progress toward appropriate outcomes
• Complete reassessment and revision of the plan of care as needed in collaboration with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team, and document it
• Maintain current knowledge and competency of hospice nursing
• Contribute to an environment conducive to educating and welcoming nursing students, other healthcare students, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, as appropriate

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Registered Nurse program through an accredited institution
• One (1) year of medical/surgical experience
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of acceptable RN nursing practices and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Current licensure as an RN in the State of Kansas
• Valid driver's license
• Proof of current auto insurance

Nice to have:

• BSN strongly preferred
• Hospice, Oncology, Home Health/Private Duty experience preferred
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Important Details

• Experience: Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)