1-2 years of experience in community-based settings preferred
Knowledge of interdisciplinary team dynamics
Experience in patient education and management
Exceptional communication and customer service skills
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Bilingual skills are a plus
Responsibilities
Coordinate care for assigned patients and families
Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments
Ensure appropriate referrals to specialists and support treatment adherence
Assist patients in accessing community services and resources
Educate patients and families on disease processes and care plans
Provide emotional support and counseling to improve patient transitions
Empower patients in goal-setting and advance care planning
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with generous company match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Legal insurance
Roadside assistance
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) supports VITAS Healthcare's growing palliative care program within the assigned service area. The selected candidate will become an integral part of a comprehensive Palliative Care Team focused on providing individualized, coordinated care to patients and families residing in the community.
Coordinates care for assigned patients and provides expert, individualized support to patients and families
Completes initial and on-going comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessment of the patient and family to identify needs and areas for intervention.
Ensures appropriate referrals to specialists when indicated and support adherence to treatment plan, including physician visits for evaluation and on-going management.
Assists patients in accessing appropriate services and resources in the community to improve their overall health and well-being.
Educates patient and family to enhance understanding of disease processes and plan of care, including discussion of treatment options to ensure informed decision making.
Provides emotional support and counseling to patients and their families to improve transitions, adjustment to illness and adherence to treatment plan.
Evaluates the patient's physical and emotional recovery after treatment utilizing appropriate resources as needed.
Empowers patients to take control of their health care by encouraging appropriate goal-setting and discussions about advance care planning/development of advance directives.
Builds relationships with other clinicians involved in the patients' care.
Promotes patient-centered approach to care.
Partners with healthcare team to manage transitions of care between hospital, primary and specialty care.
Facilitates proactive discharge planning or follow-up to promote better outcomes, decreased length of stay and reduced readmission rates.
Protects patient rights to privacy and safeguard confidentiality when releasing patient information.
All other duties as assigned.
Benefits Include
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Insurance
Roadside Assistance
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years' experience as Registered Nurse
1-2 years of nursing experience in a community-based setting, such as home health, rehabilitation, hospice, or palliative care, preferred.
Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept.
Experience in patient education, planning, and management desired.
Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
Reliable transportation, current state driver's license and automobile insurance.
Bilingual a plus.
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Current and Valid Registered Nurse License in the state position is based.
BLS certification required
About Vitas Healthcare
Vitas Healthcare is a provider of end-of-life care services in the United States. The company was founded in 1978 by Hugh Westbrook and Esther Colliflower and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Vitas Healthcare provides hospice care, palliative care, and related services to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The company operates in 14 states and the District of Columbia and has over 200 locations. Vitas Healthcare is committed to providing compassionate care to patients and their families and has been recognized for its high-quality services.
