What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Admission Coordinator position at Hospice of the 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
§ 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.
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Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
