After-Hours Hospice Triage RN | Independent Impact

Pennant Group; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is hiring a Hospice Triage RN to join a West Valley team. You will work after hours, coordinating with the daytime care team to ensure timely, compassionate patient care during critical moments.

You will provide autonomous nursing leadership, perform wound care per plans of care, and support families with medications and care needs while coordinating with physicians and RN Case Managers.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Arizona.
• Hospice or home health experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to assess and prioritize patient needs.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee after-hours hospice care and patient intake operations.
• Conduct patient visits and gather clinical information for RN Case Managers.
• Perform treatments, including wound care, per established plans of care.
• Triage patient needs, determine nursing diagnoses, and support plan-of-care implementation.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding medications and care needs.
• Obtain and document physician orders; coordinate medications, DME, and supplies.
• Communicate patient condition changes to physicians and primary care providers.
• Ensure smooth handoff and coordination with daytime clinical teams.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and compliance reporting.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for community partners and referral sources.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Independence

CPR certification

Education

Arizona RN license

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is hiring a Hospice Triage RN to join a West Valley team. You will work after hours, coordinating with the daytime care team to ensure timely, compassionate patient care during critical moments.

You will provide autonomous nursing leadership, perform wound care per plans of care, and support families with medications and care needs while coordinating with physicians and RN Case Managers.