RN Hospice Inpatient Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits

Generous PTO

Flexible schedules

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Hospice of the Valley (AZ) in Tempe, AZ is seeking a dedicated Hospice Nurse to join our palliative care team. You will educate patients and families, manage symptoms, and work within an interdisciplinary team to provide comfort and support in a compassionate environment.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, documentation, and collaboration with physicians, social workers, and chaplains to improve quality of life for patients at the end of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program with RN license.
• Minimum one year of recent nursing experience in medical, surgical, or critical care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Plans and intervenes in care to manage symptoms effectively.
• Administers care, educates patients and families about disease and treatment options.
• Documents care plans and patient progress accurately and timely.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR

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 Friendship VillagePalliative Care (inpatient) Unit is a beautiful 14-bed facility located in Tempe.

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