Remote Triage, RN - Per Diem

About the role

The Advocate Nurse, RN provides outstanding continuity of care when the PACE center is closed within their scope of practice. They handle calls (inbound/outbound) as assigned, respond as appropriate within their scope of practice, and consult with other clinicians, including on-call providers.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones after hours (evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Resolve logistical issues that arise both over the phone and during visits to participants’ residences or acute care settings
• Consult with other clinical staff on call, as needed
• Coordinate telehealth meetings between participants and clinicians
• Ensure timely care delivery, as well as resolve basic issues, escalating to management as necessary
• Troubleshoot and effectively resolve logistical care delivery issues relating to aspects such as transportation, medication delivery, and hospital discharge when daytime care teams or responsible central teams are not available
• Support the clinical care and home health teams to manage smooth care transitions between settings (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, etc.), escalating changes in participants’ conditions as appropriate

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing with an unencumbered RN license
• Nursing knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants and manage complex clinical situations
• Highly motivated, self-directed, able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment, and able to make sound decisions in emergency situations
• Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Able to work assigned shift which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime

Qualifications

• Triaging experience is preferred but not required

Skills

• Ability to work remotely
• Build relationships with participants rather than providing short-term care

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive rewards package that includes a 401(k) match and accrued sick leave. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other relevant qualifications. PD Compensation $47.74—$63.02 USD

Pay

Compensation is based on a per diem hourly rate.

Schedule

Actual schedule will vary based on availability and needs of the organization.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. We maintain required infection control and PPE standards and have requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.

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