Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care is looking for a case manager for the Tucson area. At Azorna, we believe in providing unprecedented compassionate care to those placed within our stewardship. We seek out and hire candidates who exemplify our core values of compassion, courage, kindness, respect, love, integrity and collaboration.

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 re-evaluates 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 patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• Hospice

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Hospice care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road