Rn Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure with the State Board of Nursing in the state or states where the employee practices.
• Ability to work with patients and caregivers during end of life in home, hospital, and other facility settings.
• Sensitivity to people in crisis and good listening skills.
• Ability to work independently with self-discipline and cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and promptly.
• Demonstrated computer skills and ability to document effectively in an electronic medical record.
• Compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with others.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• One to two years of hospice or home-care experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of home care or hospice and palliative-care clinical practice.
• Strong knowledge of pain and symptom management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete hospice pre-admission screening to determine appropriateness for services and the hospice admission diagnosis, and gather supporting medical records.
• Provide information about hospice services to inquiries and consult clinical leadership regarding prospective clients with extraordinary needs.
• Coordinate services and supplies needed before admission and maintain effective working relationships with referral sources.
• Work with outside agencies and organizations to market services and facilitate efficient, timely client admissions.
• Coordinate admissions collaboratively with professionals inside and outside PHS, promote cooperation with regulatory organizations, and maintain knowledge of the competition.
• Participate in client-care processes and support case managers with caseloads and admissions staff with admissions and assessments when necessary.
• Follow established practices with assigned staff and coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Oversee and monitor clinical components of medical records for completeness and accuracy.
• Work with the hospice interdisciplinary team to manage the initial plan of care, coordinate and communicate with the team, maintain continuity of care, and identify interdisciplinary care needs.
• Use assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize client comfort and enhance quality of life for clients and families.
• Monitor client assessments and visits, review completed assessments and plans of care, schedule ongoing visits, and coordinate services with visiting team members.
• Educate, supervise, and counsel clients and their families or caregivers regarding care needs as appropriate.
• Document assessments, teaching, and services accurately and appropriately in accordance with regulations and established clinical best practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance and dental insurance, including applicable HSA and FSA options, for eligible full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
• Employer HSA contribution for eligible health plans.
• Life insurance, including AD&D, for eligible full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
• Retirement plan with eligibility for an employer match.
• Holiday pay and extended sick benefits.
• Vision insurance for benefits-eligible full- and part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage for benefits-eligible employees working 20–29 hours per week.
• Accident and hospitalization coverage for benefits-eligible employees working 20–29 hours per week.
• Education assistance programs for benefits-eligible employees working 20–29 hours per week.
• Accrued paid time off for all employees.
• Same-day pay for all employees.
• Employee assistance program for all employees.
• College partnership educational discounts for all employees.
• Access to Learn to Live resources for all employees.