Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN)

VITAS Healthcare • Milpitas, CA

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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 member of a comprehensive Palliative Care Team, providing individualized, coordinated care to patients and families in the community. The role coordinates care for assigned patients, assesses patient and family needs, supports treatment plans and transitions of care, and provides education, emotional support, and assistance accessing community resources. The RN also promotes patient-centered care, advance care planning, privacy, and confidentiality.

Requirements

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

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

• 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 and support adherence to the treatment plan, 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 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 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 care, and specialty care.
• Facilitate proactive discharge planning or follow-up to promote better outcomes, shorter hospital stays, and reduced readmissions.
• Protect patient privacy 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 investment options and 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed