RN Palliative Care Coordinator

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Palliative Care Coordinator - Palliative Care for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position.  Hourly compensation starts at $43.98, more depending on experience.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

JOB SUMMARY

Assess, coordinate, and provide palliative care services to chronically ill patients across the continuum of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Coordinate palliative care referrals by rounding throughout the facility and physician offices to obtain referrals to include identifying patient's physical, psychosocial and cultural needs. Assist in obtaining community resources and equipment as needed. Assist in obtaining referrals to appropriate care agencies when requested by patient/family.
2. Provide care planning/coordination to include complete initial and on-going assessment of palliative care patients. Effectively plan with appropriate members of the care team. Attend care conferences on specified units to assist in revising plans of care for patients. Maintain monthly telephone contact of palliative care patients to assess status, offer support, answer questions and give direction. Offer and assist in coordinating emotional and spiritual support.
3. Provide education to new employees, volunteers, physicians, families, patients and nurses regarding palliative care services utilizing available education resources.
4. Perform effective communication and documentation by: communicating and documenting coordinator interventions in accordance with standards; utilize recognized organization communication standard; keep abreast of and complying with departmental and organizational changes and events through reading appropriate communications and attend unit and assigned meetings.
5. Perform general duties to include maintain a working knowledge of infection control, risk management and emergency preparedness plans. Actively participate in performance improvement initiatives. Demonstrate knowledge of hospital, interdepartmental and unit goals, standards and operations.
6. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum one year hospice, homecare, or other community services area nursing experience (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience).
• Experience educating and presenting to people with varied medical knowledge preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• WA State RN Licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required upon hire.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse (CHPLN) preferred.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with ability to educate and collaborate with physicians, other clinicians and community groups.
• Ability to speak publicly.
• Strong analysis/problem solving skills.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to work in a variety of settings independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of nursing processes and practices.
• Knowledge of homecare, hospice or other local community resources.

SOUTHWEST PHYSICAL/COGINITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires normal exertion at least 66% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 10 lbs. or less.
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.