RN Inpatient Services, The Campus

Hospice of the Valley; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Competitive wages and benefits

Generous paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Hospice of the Valley is seeking a compassionate nurse to join our dementia inpatient care team in the Phoenix area. This 10-bed home provides specialized end-of-life care with a focus on comfort, pain control, and supportive family education.

The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, developing care plans, documenting thoroughly, and guiding patients and families through the hospice journey with empathy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 1 year of recent medical, surgical, or critical care nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.
• Plans and intervenes in care effectively.
• Assesses and manages pain and symptoms.
• Facilitates smooth transitions between care settings.
• Provides patient/family/caregiver teaching.
• Supports the death/dying process.
• Collaborates to provide patient care.
• Documents accurately and timely.
• Uses resources efficiently.
• Adheres to professional standards and scope of practice.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication

Time management

Education

RN qualification

Job description

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

This rolewill work with dementia patients at our 10-bed dementia Inpatient Care Home for people with advanced disease on hospice. 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.

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.
• Experience working with dementia patients.
• Knowledge of the death/dying and bereavement process.

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