Palliative Care RN - Admin RN
Palliative Care RN - Admin RN
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Overview
The Palliative Care Registered Nurse (PC RN) plays a key role in supporting the clinical care for patients referred for palliative care consultation. This role includes working with the interdisciplinary team of physicians advanced practice nurses medical learners chaplains pharmacists and social workers to deliver excellent patient and family care. This position supports the team in achieving clinical standards across the continuum of care through assessment care planning and consultative recommendations. Expected outcomes include: improved symptom management and enhanced communication between the multidisciplinary healthcare team patients and their families; suitable improved quality of life for patients and their families.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required
Certification in hospice and palliative care nursing desired
Experience:
Five years nursing experience is required
Two years nursing experience in palliative care hospice geriatrics or additional expertise that aligns with the needs of the seriously ill population preferred
Knowledge of end-of-life care including advance care planning symptom management and bereavement care preferred
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Highly motivated flexible and adaptable to a dynamic environment highly reliable
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and build positive relationships with patients families interdisciplinary team and other stakeholders
High levels of ethics and integrity
Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
Employment Type
Full-Time
