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Agrace

Hospice Triage RN - NOC shift

Madison, WI · On-site

The Triage RN maintains accountability for nursing practice, patient outcomes, nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations documentation and coordination of care. This position ensures hospice ...

Agrace

Hospice Triage RN - NOC shift

Madison, WI · On-site

The Triage RN maintains accountability for nursing practice, patient outcomes, nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations documentation and coordination of care. This position ensures hospice ...

Advocate Aurora Health

Hospice Triage RN

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Department: 34141 WI Hospice Divisional - Nursing: SCT (Supportive Care Team) Status: Part time ... Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you ...

UW Health

Triage RN - Urology Clinic

Madison, WI · On-site

$37.31 - $55.97/hr

We are seeking a Triage Registered Nurse (RN) in Ambulatory Urologyto: * Provide evidence based, high quality nursing care for adult urology patients via telephone and MyChart. * Determine patient ...

UWHealth

Triage RN - Urology Clinic

Madison, WI · Hybrid

We are seeking a Triage Registered Nurse (RN) in Ambulatory Urology to: * Provide evidence based, high quality nursing care for adult urology patients via telephone and MyChart. * Determine patient ...

UW Health

Triage RN - Urology Clinic

Madison, WI · On-site

We are seeking a Triage Registered Nurse (RN) in Ambulatory Urology to: * Provide evidence based, high quality nursing care for adult urology patients via telephone and MyChart. * Determine patient ...

Protouch Staffing

RN Hospice

Milwaukee, WI

$2.3K/wk

???? Job Title: RN Hospice - Weekend Program ???? Location: Milwaukee, WI (Field-Based) ???? Facility ... Strong triage & clinical judgment * End-of-life care (pain & symptom management) * Familiarity with ...

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How much do hospice triage rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospice triage rn in Wisconsin is $37.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.06 and $43.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Hospice Triage RNs?

Hospice Triage RNs are registered nurses who provide telephone-based assessment, support, and triage for hospice patients and their families, often outside of regular business hours. They assess symptoms, provide guidance on medication and care, and help determine if an in-person visit is needed. Their role is crucial in ensuring patients receive timely, appropriate care while remaining comfortable at home during end-of-life care. They also serve as a resource for hospice staff, providing clinical advice and support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Hospice Triage RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hospice Triage RN, you need strong clinical assessment abilities, hospice care knowledge, and an active RN license, often with experience in end-of-life or palliative care. Familiarity with phone triage systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and symptom management protocols is typically required. Compassion, excellent communication, and critical thinking are essential soft skills for effectively supporting patients and families remotely during critical times. These skills ensure timely, sensitive, and accurate care decisions, which are vital for patient comfort and family reassurance in hospice settings.

How does a Hospice Triage RN manage high call volumes and prioritize patient needs during busy shifts?

Hospice Triage RNs often handle multiple patient calls simultaneously, especially during evenings, weekends, and holidays. To manage this, they utilize strong clinical judgment and established triage protocols to quickly assess the urgency of each situation, ensuring that critical needs are addressed first. Effective communication, documentation, and collaboration with on-call teams and field nurses are essential to provide timely care and support. Developing strategies for staying organized and remaining calm under pressure helps triage RNs deliver quality care even during high-demand periods.

What is the difference between Hospice Triage Rn vs Hospice Case Manager?

AspectHospice Triage RnHospice Case Manager
CertificationsRN license, possibly CPR and hospice-specific trainingRN license, certification in case management (e.g., CCM) often preferred
Work EnvironmentEmergency or urgent care settings, patient triage over the phone or in personHome visits, care planning, patient and family support
Primary ResponsibilitiesAssess patient symptoms, determine urgency, provide immediate guidanceCoordinate ongoing care, develop care plans, monitor patient progress

Hospice Triage Rns focus on urgent assessments and immediate decision-making, often in emergency situations, while Hospice Case Managers handle comprehensive care planning and ongoing patient management. Both roles require RN licensure but differ in scope and daily tasks within hospice care.

Hospice Triage Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Hospice Triage Rn job openings in Wisconsin as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 76% Full Time, and 19% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,001 per year, or $38 per hour.
Hospice Triage RN - NOC shift

Hospice Triage RN - NOC shift

Agrace

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Location: Madison, WI
0.7 FTE (28hours/week) NOC Shift Monday-Friday Hours (4:00a - 12:30p)
Includes every other weekend rotation, and 3 holidays a year.
Make a lasting impact with Agrace
Join Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care. If you are a skilled Clinical Role who values meaningful, patient-centered care, this is your opportunity to make a difference!
How You'll Make a Difference (Essential Functions)
The Triage RN is responsible for coordinating direct and indirect patient care that is based on nursing process. The Triage RN will assess each call and determine if a visit is needed or if assistance can be handled over the telephone. The Triage RN maintains accountability for nursing practice, patient outcomes, nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations documentation and coordination of care. This position ensures hospice services are patient and family centered and consistent with philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies of the program and Agrace.
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform telephone triage and patient assessment from Agrace office or home. (Percentage of time: 75%)
    • Respond to patient and family calls in a timely manner.
    • Effectively triage patient/family needs via the phone; assesses need of a home visit.
    • Interact in a positive, effective manner with patient, families, collaborating agencies and health care
    • providers including phone and written communication with a focus on excellent customer service.
    • Utilize data collected from the patient, family and/or significant other or other members of the
    • interdisciplinary team and other health care professionals.
    • Utilize knowledge of uncomplicated grief and the dying process as appropriate in patient and family
    • assessment, care plan updating and intervention.
    • Articulate, identify, and reports signs and symptoms of client abuse and/or neglect, suicide ideation or
    • violence.
    • Assess the need for individualized patient and family education.
  • Develops and documents effective acute care planning. (Percentage of time: 20%)
    • Assess pain on an on-going basis.
    • Collaborate with patient, physician, and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team.
    • Use pain management skills to aggressively intervene during a pain crisis.
  • Miscellaneous (Percentage of time: 5%)
    • Participates in mandatory educational requirements.
    • Precept new staff.

You Bring
  • ADN, required; BSN, preferred
  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nursing License in state of employment
  • One-year nursing experience, preferred
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Ability to develop, maintain, and apply knowledge of hospice and end of life process
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients, families and co-workers
  • Ability to create and follow plans of care, and patient, family, and clinical staff directions
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills
  • Intermediate electronic health records skills; Epic preferred
  • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property
  • Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions

Benefits
  • Competitive pay with free parking OR Competitive pay with mileage reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28+ hours per week (.7 FTE +)
  • Retirement plans with employer matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time off
  • Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development

About Agrace
For more than 45 years, Agrace has been an innovator and leader in both caring for patients and their families, and in educating others about death, dying and grief. We are the largest hospice provider in Wisconsin. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.
At Agrace we are strengthened by the unique experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients and clients.
Together, we pursue a vision in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.
We foster a culture of belonging that celebrates people's uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.
Agrace Health Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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