Hospice Triage RN / On Call - West Valley

The Pennant Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 on 7 off schedule

Overnight shifts

West Valley travel

Job summary

The Pennant Group through Emblem Hospice seeks an experienced Hospice Triage RN in Phoenix to serve as the clinical anchor after hours. You will coordinate after-hours care, perform patient visits, and guide daytime teams with timely, compassionate decisions.

This full-time role offers a 7-on/7-off overnight schedule, travel across the West Valley, and a supportive culture that values clinical excellence and teamwork. CPR certification and AZ RN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Arizona (Hospice or home health preferred).
• Strong clinical judgment and prioritization of patient needs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with professionalism and CPR certified.

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

Organization

Problem-solving

Independence

Education

Arizona RN license

Job description

Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At Emblem Hospice, we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives. That’s why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, Emblem is the place to be!

*This is a full-time position offering a 7 days on/7 days off schedule, working overnight and weekends during the "on" weeks. **This position will require travel throughout the West Valley.

Hospice Triage RN. Guiding Patients and Families During Critical Moments.

As the Hospice Triage RN, you’ll be the clinical anchor after hours, ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate care while coordinating seamlessly with the daytime care team. This role offers a unique blend of autonomy, leadership, and meaningful impact, all within a supportive hospice organization that values clinical excellence.

Our Commitment to You Enjoy a 7 On / 7 Off Schedule: Enjoy extended time off while maintaining full-time impact Supportive Team Culture: Collaborate with an experienced team of clinicians who value communication and trust Purpose-Driven Work: Provide comfort, clarity, and reassurance during some of life’s most important moments

Key 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

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Arizona Hospice or home health experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to assess and prioritize patient needs
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently with confidence and professionalism
• CPR certification required
• Valid Arizona driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance

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. Emblem Healthcare is comprised of people who are committed to serving others. We understand that home health and hospice services are a benefit that is not ours, but yours. We’re here to serve you and your family in a way that is life changing. It is our privilege to walk this journey with you. We call Chandler, AZ home; however, we service all of Maricopa County, having satellite offices in multiple locations. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.