Palliative Registered Nurse: Brentwood

Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates•Canonsburg, PA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Concordia Visiting Nurses seeks a Palliative Registered Nurse with a heart for helping others through life's challenging moments. The company is dedicated to providing comfort, dignity, and unwavering support to individuals facing serious illness and their families. This role offers the opportunity to make a true difference in patients' health and well-being, build deep relationships with patients and their families, and enjoy autonomy and flexibility in managing your own schedule and patient care decisions. Concordia Visiting Nurses also provides continuous growth opportunities through paid training, scholarships, and specialization options, within a supportive environment with a collaborative team.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in sensitive situations.
Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered, truly listening to understand patient and family needs.
Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and provide personalized care.
Resilient and emotionally stable, with strong self-care practices.
A minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, palliative care, or a related field like ICU, geriatrics, or oncology.

Responsibilities

Symptom Management: Palliative care nurses are experts in managing pain, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, and other symptoms associated with serious illnesses.
Develop and implement care plans, and medication management to alleviate discomfort
Care coordination and education: Palliative care nurses coordinate care among various healthcare professionals, ensuring that patients receive the necessary support and treatment.
Educate patients and families about their illness, treatment options, and what to expect as the illness progresses.