Hospice Office Support Specialist

Eden Health•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The posting describes a hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager role. The RN provides skilled nursing services in accordance with the plan of care for patients facing terminal illness. Caseloads typically vary from approximately 12–18 patients, depending on patient and family needs, geography, and whether care is provided at home or in a facility. The RN manages care from admission through discharge and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, including coordination related to bereavement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
One year of hospice experience within the last 24 months.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Able to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services requiring substantial and specialized skill in accordance with the plan of care.
Demonstrate competency in required agency skills, including pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy and device care, wound care, and aseptic technique.
Use critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment when caring for patients and families facing terminal illness.
Address the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families or caregivers.
Make referrals to other disciplines as needed.
Coordinate the total plan of care and maintain continuity by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients.
Attend all interdisciplinary group meetings.
Initiate patient care conferences for complex patients when needed.
Include patients and families in implementing the patient care plan.
Evaluate and routinely re-evaluate patients’ nursing needs and revise the plan of care as needed.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about their rights and responsibilities as hospice patients.
Keep the patient’s Attending Physician and Hospice Medical Director informed of changes in condition.
Manage patient care from admission through discharge and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team on bereavement.
Ensure care resources are used equitably and beneficially to meet patient needs.

Benefits

Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia products, and other offerings.
Employee hardship fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness offering.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee’s choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education options.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time status.