Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to after-hours patient calls and urgent clinical needs
• Conduct telephonic assessments to determine urgency and needed interventions
• Provide clinical guidance for symptoms, medications, wound issues, pain, and condition changes
• Document all triage calls thoroughly in the EMR
• Determine need for in-person visits and coordinate with on-call RN/CM
• Escalate emergencies to 911 or urgent care resources when needed
• Notify Clinical Manager or on-call leadership for escalations
• Communicate recommendations and follow-up needs to branch leaders and field teams
• Review orders, labs, and concerns arising after hours and act per policy
• Ensure timely physician communication for urgent situations
• Follow HIPAA and home health regulatory standards

Requirements

• Active RN license
• 1–2 years recent clinical experience (home health, ER, urgent care, med-surg, or ICU preferred)
• Strong triage and telephonic assessment skills
• HCHB preferred
• Reliable internet and ability to work independently
• Availability for evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior home health on-call/triage experience
• Knowledge of Medicare and home health regulations