Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator - Palliative Program

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System - Marquette is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diverse healthcare delivery network
with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to
prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a
Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator
joining our team, you’re embracing a vital
mission dedicated to making communities healthier
®. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Palliative Program's RN Coordinator will play a key role as part of an
interdisciplinary team in supporting the care of patients referred to palliative
care for consultation.  This position supports the patient and their family, as
well as the clinical team, with a focus on meeting clinical standards across the
care continuum of the hospital and clinic settings.  This role will help
coordinate resources and provide palliative nursing care including assessment of
physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual care needs of the seriously
ill patient and family.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a state of Michigan RN license and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred).
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (within 1 year)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (within 1 year)
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) (within 2 years)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources and provide palliative nursing care including assessment of physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual care needs of the seriously ill patient and family.
• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities, and performance evaluations.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services.
• Performs quality assurance studies and assists with implementation of QA/QI initiatives.
• Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow and clinical standards, policies and procedures.
• Monitors departmental compliance with applicable requirements, including accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree