Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN)

VITAS Healthcare•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Palliative Care Registered Nurse supports VITAS Healthcare’s growing palliative care program within the assigned service area. The RN is an integral part of a comprehensive Palliative Care Team, providing individualized, coordinated care to patients and families residing in the community. The position coordinates care for assigned patients, supports patients and families, and works with clinicians and healthcare teams to promote patient-centered care and smoother transitions across care settings.

Requirements

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

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for assigned patients and provide individualized support to patients and families.
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.
Help patients access 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 improve transitions, adjustment to illness, and adherence to treatment plans.
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 and promote a patient-centered approach.
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, shorter stays, and reduced readmissions.
Protect patients’ privacy rights and safeguard confidentiality when releasing patient information.
Perform other duties as assigned.