RN Case Manager - Hospice Home Care (Tucson)

Hospice of the Valley • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Hospice of the Valley is hiring an RN Case Manager for hospice home care in Tucson and surrounding communities. The role has primary responsibility for providing and coordinating hospice care for home care patients. The RN case manager delivers care and oversees the interdisciplinary hospice team to help ensure patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met. The role also involves educating patients and families about the disease process, helping manage symptoms, and providing support during difficult times.

Care is delivered primarily in the patient's home or in a facility where the patient receives care. Hospice of the Valley describes its Tucson team as supportive and collaborative, with strong leadership support, autonomy, and flexibility.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Arizona RN licensure in good standing.
• At least one year of recent professional nursing experience in medical, surgical, or critical care.
• 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 to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospice or oncology experience.
• Knowledge of the death, dying, and bereavement process.
• CHPN certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Plan care and intervene effectively.
• Provide effective pain and symptom assessment and management.
• Promote patient safety.
• Facilitate smooth transitions between care environments.
• Provide effective teaching to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Support the death and dying process.
• Manage end-of-life ethical issues effectively.
• Collaborate in providing patient care.
• Create timely and accurate documentation.
• Use resources effectively and efficiently.
• Adhere to scope of practice and Hospice of the Valley standards, and facilitate continuous improvement of processes and services.
• Maintain and enhance professional skills.
• Adhere to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Benefits

• Supportive work environment and a culture of caring for patients and one another.
• Competitive wages.
• Excellent benefit program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible schedules for work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time