Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN)

VITAS Healthcare • Miami Gardens, FL

3d • $38 - $42

About The Position

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

The nurse coordinates care for assigned patients, provides expert support to patients and families, and works with clinicians and the healthcare team to promote patient-centered care and effective transitions between hospital, primary, and specialty care.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ 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.

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 ability.
• Bachelor’s degree.

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 the treatment plan, including physician visits for evaluation and ongoing management.
• Assist patients in accessing appropriate community services and resources to improve their overall health and well-being.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and the plan 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 the treatment plan.
• Evaluate patients’ physical and emotional recovery after treatment, using appropriate resources as needed.
• Encourage 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 of care 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 patients’ privacy rights and safeguard confidentiality when releasing patient information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and a generous company match.
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal insurance.
• Roadside assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed