RN Case Manager - Hospice Home Care

Hospice of the Valley • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of the Valley is a mission-driven, not-for-profit hospice serving the Phoenix metropolitan area. RN case managers have primary responsibility for providing and coordinating hospice care for home care patients. They provide care and oversee the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met. They educate patients and families about the disease process, help manage and control symptoms, and offer support during difficult times. Care is delivered primarily in the patient’s home or in a facility where the patient receives care.

The organization describes a friendly, supportive atmosphere with leadership support, autonomy, flexibility, teamwork, and the opportunity to do meaningful work.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Arizona RN licensure in good standing.
• At least one year of recent experience as a professional nurse 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time