Palliative Care RN

VITAS Healthcare • Mount Laurel Township, NJ

2d • $45 - $52

About The Position

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Palliative Care Registered Nurse to support its growing palliative care program in the southern Broward County / northern Miami-Dade County region. The selected candidate will be an integral member of a comprehensive Palliative Care Team providing individualized, coordinated care to patients and families in the community. The RN acts as a case manager for an assigned caseload and coordinates care, services, and transitions across settings. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no on-call duties or weekends.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• 1–2 years of case management experience.
• Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept.
• Reliable transportation, a current state driver’s license, and automobile insurance.
• Current and valid nursing license in the state where the position is based.
• BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of community experience, such as home health, rehab, or hospice.
• Experience in patient education, planning, and management.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Bilingual ability.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as case manager and coordinate care for an assigned caseload.
• Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs and interventions.
• Make appropriate referrals to specialists and support adherence to treatment plans, including physician visits for evaluation and ongoing management.
• Help patients access 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 decisions.
• 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.
• 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, shorter stays, and fewer readmissions.
• Protect patients’ privacy and maintain 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 generous company match.
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal insurance.
• Roadside assistance.
• Affinity Program.

What This Job Offers

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