RN Admission Coordinator - Tucson

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