RN - Residential Care Admission Coordinator - West Valley

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

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Promotes HOV services and programs.

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Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.

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Conducts comprehensive nursing assessment.

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Plans care and intervenes effectively.

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Promotes patient safety.

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Provides effective patient/family/caregiver teaching.

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Supports the death/dying process.

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Manages end-of-life ethical issues effectively.

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Collaborates in providing patient care.

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Creates timely and accurate documentation.

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Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.

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Adheres to scope of practice/HOV standards and facilitates continuously improved processes/services.

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Maintains and enhances professional skills.

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Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

** Minimum Qualifications*
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Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

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Current Arizona RN licensure in good standing.

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Minimum one year of recent experience in medical, surgical or critical care as a professional nurse.

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Strong clinical assessment skills.

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Solution driven, creative and resourceful problem solving skills.

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Ability to manage time well and perform assigned duties with attention detail, accuracy and follow-through.

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Proficient computer skills.

** Preferred Qualifications*
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Previous hospice or oncology experience.

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Knowledge of the death/dying and bereavement process.

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CHPN certification.

Why Join HOV:

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