After Hours Hospice Nurse (7 days on / 7 days off)

We are currently recruiting for a Hospice Nurse to join our hospice's after-hours nursing team. As an after-hours nurse at Emblem, you are never alone. You work with other members of the after-hours team in coordination of visits to patients who are in need of care outside our normal business hours. Our after-hours team is scheduled on a 7 days on / 7 days off format. During your seven days on, the expectation is simply that you are available if a need arises outside of normal business hours with one of our patients. If there are no needs, you are free to spend your time how you like, as long you are able to commute to a care need in a timely manner.

Responsible for managing all aspects of the patient intake process after hours, including managing the members of the intake team, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and referral sources, responding to customer requests and concerns, and managing the insurance verification and authorization processes.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

· During 'on week' this position is available to work from Monday through Thursday 5PM to 8AM & Friday 5PM to Monday 8 AM.

· Following these 7 'on days' this position received 7 days off in a row.

· Conducts patient visits and gathers information for RN Case Manager.

· Performs treatments, including wound care, as directed by the RN Case Manager.

· Assists in identifying discharge-planning needs.

· Reports changes in the patient’s physical condition or care needs to PCP.

· Orders medication, DME and other supplies to be delivered to patient as needed.

· Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

· Works with Admissions Coordinator and admissions team to ensure timely evaluation and admission of patients to hospice, when admission is scheduled outside of normal business hours.

· With regard to admissions, ensures seamless transition of patients to hospice care by providing direct oversight of patient education and preparation for hospice care, plan of care initiation, and coordination of care with multiple service providers.

Position Qualifications

· RN with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state

· Demonstrates good communications, negotiation, and public relations skills.

· Ability to assess patient’s needs and direct care to meet those needs.

· Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

· Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

· Automobile in good working order.

· Proof of current automobile insurance.

Position: Full-time (Salaried)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in Hospice?
• Do you have experience using HomeCare HomeBase (Point Care) software?
• Are you available to work Monday - Thursday 5PM to 8AM & Friday 5PM to Monday 8AM one week on and one week off?
• Are you comfortable seeing patients in the east, west and central valley?

Experience:

• nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN license (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations