Triage Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Triage Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN position at Caris Healthcare in Knoxville, US-TN offers a pay range of $20 - $25 per hour, based on experience. Responsibilities include answering patient calls, recognizing changes in patient status, and coordinating care with medical professionals. This remote role requires availability from 5pm to 1am. Caris Healthcare provides competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing excellent hospice care.
Job Description
Location:
Knoxville, US-TN
Rate:
Not Specified
Type:
Permanent Triage Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN Position:
LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Pay:
$20 / hr. – $25 / hr. Depending on experience The Triage LPN answers, monitors, and returns calls/communications related to Caris Healthcare patients working under the supervision of an RN and/or in consultation with or under the direction of Physicians or Nurse Practitioners. Must recognize physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care. Accurately identify patients with at-risk conditions, while supporting all triage processes, works within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Board of Nursing and Caris Healthcare policies and procedures. The LPN may contribute to nursing assessment and development of plan of care but may not independently assess or make clinical decisions based on their singular clinical judgment. This will be a remote position and must be based in our coverage footprint. Flexible schedule however must be available to work from 5pm to 1am. Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team. At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide.
Benefits include:
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Eligibility
- Eligible for benefits within 60 days
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
- Earned Time Off
- 401 (K) plan with company match
- Paid Training
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Scheduling
Career Advancement Opportunities Position Highlights:
- Addresses patient calls after hours concerning a wide range of symptom/side effect related and other patient care in a timely manner.
- Asks appropriate questions to assist in the collection/identification of patient’s symptom and side effect management inquiries.
- Recognizes changes in the patient’s status and need for care.
- Identifies urgency of patient symptoms/side effects and addresses them appropriately, aggressively managing to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital use.
- Responds to emergency situations/calls and coordinates care/EMS response, as necessary.
- Collaborates with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Nurses to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using current orders.
- Completes on call log and distributes to appropriate Caris branch locations by end of shift e.
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Rate:
Not Specified
Location:
Knoxville, US-TN
Type:
Permanent
Industry:
Finance
Recruiter:
Knoxville Caris
Contact:
Not Specified
Email:
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Reference:
TRIAG032613
Posted:
2025-05-22 09:32:41 –
