Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN)

VITAS Healthcare•Clewiston, FL

3d•$40 - $44

About The Position

The Palliative Care Registered Nurse supports VITAS Healthcare’s palliative care program within the assigned service area as an integral member of a comprehensive Palliative Care Team. The RN provides individualized, coordinated care to patients and families residing in the community, coordinates care for assigned patients, and provides expert support to patients and families.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept.
Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
Reliable transportation, a current state driver’s license, and automobile insurance.
Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the state where the position is based.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of nursing experience in a community-based setting, such as home health, rehabilitation, hospice, or palliative care.
Experience in patient education, planning, and management.
Bilingual skills.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs and areas for intervention.
Ensure appropriate referrals to specialists when indicated and support adherence to treatment plans, including physician visits for evaluation and ongoing management.
Assist patients in accessing appropriate community services and resources to improve their health and well-being.
Educate patients and families about disease processes and plans of care, including treatment options, to support informed decision-making.
Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families to improve transitions, adjustment to illness, and adherence to treatment plans.
Evaluate patients’ physical and emotional recovery after treatment, using appropriate resources as needed.
Encourage patients to take control of their health care through appropriate goal-setting and discussions about advance care planning and advance directives.
Build relationships with other clinicians involved in patients’ care.
Promote a patient-centered approach to care.
Partner with the healthcare team to manage transitions between hospital, primary, and specialty care.
Facilitate proactive discharge planning or follow-up to promote better outcomes, decreased length of stay, and reduced readmission rates.
Protect patient privacy and safeguard confidentiality when releasing patient information.
Perform other duties as assigned.