Palliative Care RN

Providence • Spokane, WA

2d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supportive Care Manager, the Care Transition Coordinator - Supportive Care is responsible for individual patient/family assessment, facilitating patient care, performing patient and family education in conjunction with the Supportive Care medical providers. Assessment will include complex medical, emotional, social, spiritual and financial needs and assisting families and healthcare team to create a comprehensive care plan based on family goals. Regularly communicates with Social Services to help facilitate to both community-based and Providence resources. This position is the hub of multiple lines of communication between the patient, referring physician, palliative care physician and both inpatient/outpatient support services providers. This position is also responsible for assessing and facilitating appropriate treatment per orders for patients who are at end of life on "Comfort Care". The position encompasses the roles of nursing assessment, liaison abilities, communication, education and team / family support. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Physician Management Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Washington Registered Nurse License
• 3 years Nursing experience
• 3 years Oncology, medical-surgical, geriatric, critical care, palliative care, and/or nursing care of the terminally ill patient
• Conflict resolution
• Experience in collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Hospice and Palliative Care Certification
• Experience in pediatric and adult nursing
• 3 years Nursing experience in oncology and supportive care in the inpatient or out-patient setting
• Clinical nursing care in ICU, oncology, medical-surgical, palliative care nursing and/or hospice
• Experience in providing patient and staff education
• Experience in grief counseling and crisis intervention

Responsibilities

• Individual patient/family assessment
• Facilitating patient care
• Performing patient and family education in conjunction with the Supportive Care medical providers
• Assisting families and healthcare team to create a comprehensive care plan based on family goals
• Communicating with Social Services to help facilitate to both community-based and Providence resources
• Assessing and facilitating appropriate treatment per orders for patients who are at end of life on "Comfort Care"
• Nursing assessment
• Liaison abilities
• Communication
• Education
• Team / family support

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior