Admissions Coordinator

Job PostingJoin 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 balanceProvide one-to one, compassionate care while loving your job!Position ProfileThe 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.ResponsibilitiesFacilitates 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 QualificationsGraduate 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 QualificationsPrevious hospice or oncology experience.Knowledge of the death/dying and bereavement process.CHPN certification.Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE /M/F/D/V