Hospice Triage RN / On Call - West Valley

Pennant Group • Peoria, AZ

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About The Position

The Hospice Triage RN serves as the clinical anchor for after-hours hospice care, providing timely, compassionate support to patients and families and coordinating care with daytime clinical teams. The role combines independent clinical work, coordination, and leadership in a supportive hospice organization.

This is a full-time position with a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule. During on-weeks, the RN works overnight and weekends and travels throughout the West Valley. The position includes coordinating after-hours care and intake, conducting visits, providing treatments such as wound care, assessing patient needs, supporting care plans, educating patients and families, and coordinating orders, medications, equipment, and supplies. The RN also communicates changes in condition, supports handoffs, participates in quality and compliance work, and serves as a resource to community partners and referral sources.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Arizona.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to assess and prioritize patient needs.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with confidence and professionalism.
• CPR certification.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice or home health experience is strongly preferred.

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, according to established plans of care.
• Triage patient needs, determine nursing diagnoses, and support implementation of plans of care.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding medications and care needs.
• Obtain and document physician orders; coordinate medications, durable medical equipment (DME), and supplies.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and primary care providers.
• Ensure smooth handoffs 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.

Benefits

• 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule with extended time off.
• Supportive team culture and collaboration with an experienced clinical team.
• Mentorship and ongoing education.
• Professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed