Palliative Care Nurse Navigator Internal Only

Rutland Regional Medical Center • Rutland, VT

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About The Position

The Palliative Care Nurse Navigator is a specialized registered nurse who guides patients and their families through serious or life-limiting illnesses. The role coordinates care, triages referrals, facilitates goals-of-care discussions, provides education about disease processes, and connects patients to community resources to improve quality of life. Only department employees are eligible to apply.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• At least 3 years of professional nursing experience.
• Current Vermont RN license.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN) or equivalent certification, or obtain certification within 2 years of hire.
• Demonstrates safe knowledge of nursing practice skills based on theory and consistent with policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates specialty knowledge and practice of nursing.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and relate information to individuals of varying ages and diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• In-depth knowledge of utilization management criteria, complex medical and surgical patients, reimbursement and regulatory requirements, including CMS guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 2 years of palliative or hospice care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients and their families through serious or life-limiting illnesses.
• Coordinate care.
• Triage referrals.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions.
• Provide education regarding disease processes.
• Connect patients to community resources to improve quality of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time