RN Admission Coordinator

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.

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

Provide one-to one, compassionate care while loving your job!

Position Profile

The Admission Coordinator develops and maintains relationships with referral sources and provides patient assessments in various settings to facilitate a smooth transition into Hospice of the Valley programs. Care delivery primarily occurs in hospital settings and skilled nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

§ Facilitates smooth transition and admission of patients from health care settings into HOV programs.

§ Promotes HOV services and programs.

§ Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.

§ Conducts comprehensive nursing assessment.

§ Plans care and intervenes effectively.

§ Promotes patient safety.

§ 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.

Minimum Qualifications

§ 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.

Preferred Qualifications

§ Previous hospice or oncology experience.

§ Knowledge of the death/dying and bereavement process.

§ CHPN certification.

Why Join HOV

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Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V