Palliative Care RN
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Job Location:
Decatur, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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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
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
