Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice Rn - Scottsdale, United States - Azorna Healthcare

Azorna Healthcare

Verified Company

Scottsdale, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide nursing care to the terminally ill hospice patient as part of a hospice team. To provide assistance and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational/Degree_: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Training/Licensure_: Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state of Arizona.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability_:
Ability to work independently, make accurate and timely judgments.
Ability to supervise others appropriately.
Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
Acceptance of and adaptability to all social, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Completion of Hospice training program.
Experience_:
Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

Essential Functions:

Regularly assesses the nursing needs of the hospice patient.
Provides hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
Teaches, supervises and counsels both patient and family members about providing hospice care.
Develops and reevaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
Follows the policies and procedures of hospice and maintains records. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patientrelated information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

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Please note: Applicant will be required to pass a drug screening before beginning employment._

Pay:
$82, $87,000.00 per year

Benefits: