Registered Nurse – Hospice Admission

• Provides patient assessments to facilitate transition to TMC Hospice services
• Obtains initial medical orders from referring providers
• Assists Intake Department with referral, computer input
• Supports the death/dying process
• Promotes TMC Hospice services and programs
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with referral sources
• Explains hospice services and benefits to patients, family, and caregivers
• Performs a comprehensive nursing assessment
• Directs and coordinates the initiation of hospice services and equipment
• Delivers effective patient/family/caregiver education
• Manages end-of-life ethical issues
• Works closely with leadership and representatives to meet growth targets
• Identifies and creates new opportunities for increasing referrals
• Participates in weekend rotation
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes
• Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, develops individual care plan
• Completes timely and accurate documentation
• Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification
• Admits eligible patients into the hospice program
• Notifies appropriate physician regarding unusual events
• Collaborates in providing patient care
• Complies with policies, procedures, regulations
• Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel
• Adheres to TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication
• Adheres to safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards

• Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program
• One (1) year of nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• For Outpatient Hospice & Pediatrics areas, valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire
• Must have access to a vehicle, a valid driver's license, and current insurance
• Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of the death/dying and bereavement process
• Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules
• Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time well
• Proficient computer skills

Hospice or oncology experience