Sequoia Home Health·Mississippi
The Triage RN performs comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families via phone to determine hospice needs. They develop care plans, coordinate patient care as a Case Manager, and provide professional nursing instructions and treatments.
The Triage Registered Nurse (RN) completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must have a valid RN license in the state of California Minimum of two years of experience, hospice is required. Must have Home Care Home Base experience Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. Maintains a current CPR certification. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Why Join Sequoia? Competitive pay rates. Supportive, mission-driven team culture. Mileage reimbursement and mobile documentation tools. Opportunities for growth and learning. Freedom to innovate and serve your community. 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.
Candidates must hold a valid California RN license and have at least two years of hospice experience. Proficiency with Home Care Home Base and a current CPR certification are required.
Market context
In Mississippi, nursing openings commonly signal steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates who already hold an active state RN license. These roles are competitive because employers often look for graduate-level preparation, recent bedside experience, and readiness to work within facility-specific protocols. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your Mississippi RN license status and highlight your one year of RN experience in your application.