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JSSA

Hospice Triage Nurse

Rockville, MD · On-site

$90K/yr

... through telephone triage. The ideal candidate will have finely tuned end of life and symptom ... Experience in hospice and phone triage preferred. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but ...

jssa

Hospice Triage Nurse

Rockville, MD · On-site

$90K/yr

... through telephone triage. The ideal candidate will have finely tuned end of life and symptom ... Experience in hospice and phone triage preferred. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but ...

JSSA

Hospice Triage Nurse

Rockville, MD · On-site

$90K/yr

... through telephone triage. The ideal candidate will have finely tuned end of life and symptom ... Experience in hospice and phone triage preferred. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but ...

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How much do weekend hospice telephone triage jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend hospice telephone triage in the United States is $38.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $45.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Hospice Telephone Triage vs Weekend Hospice Nurse?

AspectWeekend Hospice Telephone TriageWeekend Hospice Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Work EnvironmentRemote, phone-based patient assessmentsInpatient or patient homes, direct patient care
ResponsibilitiesInitial symptom assessment, triage, advice, and coordinationDirect patient care, symptom management, treatments
Employer & IndustryHospice organizations, healthcare providersHospice agencies, healthcare facilities

Weekend Hospice Telephone Triage focuses on remote assessment and guidance via phone, while Weekend Hospice Nurse involves direct patient care. Both roles require nursing credentials and serve hospice patients, but differ mainly in work setting and responsibilities.

How to become a weekend hospice telephone triage nurse?

To become a weekend hospice telephone triage nurse, candidates typically need a nursing license such as an RN or LPN, relevant experience in hospice or palliative care, and strong communication skills. Additional certifications like Basic Life Support (BLS) or Hospice and Palliative Care certifications can enhance qualifications, and flexibility to work weekend shifts is often required.

What does a remote weekend hospice telephone triage nurse do?

A remote weekend hospice telephone triage nurse assesses patient needs and provides guidance over the phone during weekends, often using electronic health records and communication tools. They evaluate symptoms, offer support, and coordinate care plans while working independently in a home or remote setting, typically requiring nursing licensure and strong communication skills.

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RN Triage Specialist - Hospice (On Call)

Beacon Home Health + Hospice

Jackson, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 hours ago

Job description

Job Title: RN Triage Specialist
Job Location: Jackson, TN
Job Type: Full Time (7 days on call and 7 days off)
We are looking for a Triage RN to join our Hospice team. Come make a difference in the Jackson area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Hospice, our employees enjoy:
  • Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients.
  • To be valued and respected by patients and their families.
  • A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance.
  • Leadership development opportunities - we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees

About the Role
The RN Triage Specialist provides afterhours clinical support for Hospice patients through timely telephone assessments and evidence-based nursing guidance. This role ensures urgent patient needs are addressed promptly, appropriate interventions are initiated, and field staff or providers are engaged when necessary. The position requires strong assessment skills, sound decision making, and clear communication to support patients, families, and caregivers during nonbusiness hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Telephone Triage & Clinical Assessment
  • Answer afterhours calls promptly and conduct thorough telephone assessments to determine patient needs.

  • Assess symptoms, pain levels, disease progression, medication concerns, and caregiver questions.

  • Provide immediate nursing guidance, comfort measures, and symptom management using approved clinical protocols.

  • Determine urgency and escalate care appropriately to on call field staff, physicians, or emergency services.

Hospice Specific Support
  • Educate and guide families on end-of-life symptoms, comfort measures, positioning, and expected changes.

  • Support caregivers experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or grief with reassurance and clear education.

  • Coordinate afterhours pronouncement procedures as required by agency policy and state regulations.

Care Coordination & Communication
  • Document all triage interactions clearly and accurately in the EMR in real time.

  • Notify on call field staff and providers of urgent issues, new orders, or required interventions.

  • Communicate significant patient changes to the interdisciplinary team for next day follow up.

  • Ensure effective handoff to daytime clinical staff to support continuity of care.

Crisis Management & Safety
  • Assess and respond to emergent situations including uncontrolled symptoms, respiratory distress, falls, caregiver crisis, or medication errors.

  • Provide calm de-escalation and emotional support during high stress situations.

  • Activate emergency services when patient safety is at risk.

Qualifications
Required
  • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of recent clinical experience in hospice, home health, emergency, ICU, or acute care.

  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and independent decision making skills.

  • Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly in telephone based care.

  • Proficiency with EMR documentation and ability to chart efficiently in real time.

  • Ability to manage high call volume while maintaining clinical accuracy and compassion.

Preferred
  • Prior experience in hospice triage.

  • Strong knowledge of hospice symptom management and end of life care.

  • Familiarity with structured triage protocols or triage software.

Skills and Competencies
  • Advanced clinical assessment and nursing judgment

  • Compassionate, clear, and confident communication

  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills

  • End of life education and caregiver support

  • Strong documentation accuracy and timeliness

  • Ability to prioritize and work independently

  • Effective interdisciplinary collaboration

If you are a dedicated RN who thrives in high impact clinical decision-making and values compassionate afterhours patient support, we invite you to apply for the RN Triage Specialist - Hospice (On Call) role today.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

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