RN Weekend Visits - Hospice Home Care

Hospice of the Valley • Peoria, AZ

91d

About The Position

Join Arizona's largest, most prominent not-for-profit hospice, serving the valley since 1977. Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current Arizona RN licensure in good standing.
• 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.
• Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.
• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessment.
• Plans care and intervenes effectively.
• Provides effective pain/symptom assessment and management.
• Promotes patient safety.
• Facilitates smooth transition between care environments.
• Provides effective patient/family/caregiver teaching.
• Supports the death/dying process.
• Manages end-of-life ethical issues effectively.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree