RN Hospice Inpatient Services

Hospice of the Valley; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Flexible schedules

Supportive environment

Job summary

Hospice of the Valley in Chandler operates an 11-bed inpatient Dobson HomePalliativeCare unit. We seek a compassionate registered nurse to join our interdisciplinary team and provide one-to-one, patient- and family-centered care, focusing on comfort, dignity and meaningful support during critical moments.

You will educate patients and families about the disease process, manage pain and symptoms, collaborate with physicians and social workers, and help maintain documentation and continuity of

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in medical, surgical or critical care.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solution driven, creative problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage time and follow through with details.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.
• Plans care and intervenes effectively.
• Provides pain and symptom assessment and management.
• Facilitates smooth transitions between care environments.
• Educates patients, families and caregivers.
• Supports the death/dying process.
• Collaborates in providing patient care.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and improves processes.
• Maintains professional skills and conduct.
• Adheres to scope of practice and organizational standards.

Skills

Nursing degree (RN)

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Time management

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Med/Surg/Critical care experience

Education

RN degree or diploma

Job description

Join Arizona’s largest, most prominent not-for-profit hospice, serving the valley since 1977.

Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving thePhoenixmetropolitan area since 1977. A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

• Supportive work environment with a culture of caring for patients and one another.
• Competitive wages and excellent benefit program.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Flexible schedules for work/life balance

Provide one-to one, compassionate care while loving your job!

Position Profile

Hospice nurses in palliative care units serve patients whose symptoms can't be managed at home and patients who need respite care while the family caregiver is away. Nurses educate patients and families about the disease process, help manage and control pain and other symptoms and offer solace to those in distress. They are part of the interdisciplinary inpatient hospice team that supports people at critical junctures in their lives, always making a difference.Our Dobson HomePalliative Care (inpatient) Unit is a beautiful 11-bed facility located in Chandler.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.
• Plans care and intervenes effectively.
• Provides effective pain/symptom assessment and management.
• Facilitates smooth transition between care environments.
• Provides effective patient/family/caregiver/caregiver teaching.
• Supports the death/dying process.
• Collaborates in providing patient care.
• Creates timely and accurate documentation.
• Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
• Adheres to scope of practice/HOV standards and facilitates continuously improved processes/services.
• Maintains and enhances professional skills.
• Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in medical, surgical or critical care as a professional nurse.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solution driven, creative and resourceful problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage time well and perform assigned duties with attention detail, accuracy and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospice or oncology experience.
• Knowledge of the death/dying and bereavement process.

Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V