Coordinator, Palliative Care RN

Kaiser Permanente • Wheaton, MD

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About The Position

In general, the Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator is responsible for screening palliative care referrals, evaluating the appropriateness of palliative care referrals, gathering patient and family data in preparation for the palliative care consult by the palliative care team, coordinating palliative care consults, assessing member palliative care needs, and monitoring the quality of outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing practice experience required
• Successful completion of palliative care training required within 12 months of hire, including pain and symptom management, nutrition and hydration, psychosocial and spiritual care, and hospice
• Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
• Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse within 18 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in hospice and palliative care setting preferred
• Experience in acute care, intensive care, emergency, skilled nursing facility, long term care or managed care settings preferred
• B.S.N. preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of palliative care referrals
• Screen, assess and prioritize palliative care consult referrals
• Schedule and plan palliative care consults for the palliative care team while being sensitive to time constraints and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree