RN Hospice

Emblem Hospice - RN Hospice at Patient's Residence

Are you a highly skilled and motivated RN looking for a rewarding opportunity in the healthcare industry? Do you have a passion for providing compassionate care to patients and their families? If so, we have an immediate opening for an RN Hospice at Emblem Hospice. Join our dynamic and loving team where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

At Emblem Hospice, we believe in putting our team first. We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and provide them with the support they need to grow and develop. As an RN Hospice, you will have the opportunity to learn intelligent risk-taking skills that will enhance your career development and improve patient care outcomes. We offer a flexible schedule, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, employee discounts, and mileage reimbursement.

Job Summary:

The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, with an emphasis on community health education and experience. You will work closely with patients and their families within their homes and communities to provide comprehensive nursing care.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Provide professional nursing care utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Assess and evaluate patients' status, write and initiate a plan of care, and regularly re-evaluate their needs.
• Develop a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Counsel patients and families in meeting nursing and related needs and provide health care instructions.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate their efforts toward self-sufficiency and comfort care.
• Act as a Case Manager and coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes regarding patients' condition and care given.
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate the care plan.
• Teach patients and families self-care techniques and provide a safe environment for the patient.
• Work in cooperation with the interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family.
• Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
• Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience, preferably in public health, home care, or hospice nursing.
• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Drive to patient's location

Location: Phoenix

If you are a dedicated and compassionate RN looking to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families, apply now to join our team at Emblem Hospice. We look forward to welcoming you!

At Emblem we believe that the customer is second. At first glance this may seem backwards, but in time you will see why we believe that our team comes first. You will personally be empowered to take ownership of this principle as you grow and develop with us. We hold ourselves accountable to actively feel your continued passion for learning well beyond your initial orientation process. The entire Emblem team is here to support you as you learn intelligent risk-taking skills that will enhance your career development and improve your patient care outcomes.