Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN)
Irvine, California
Hospice · Home Health
Posted Jul 23 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Palliative Care
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
The Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) supports VITAS Healthcare's growing palliative care program within the assigned service area. 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. Assists patients in accessing appropriate services and resources in the community. Educates patient and family to enhance understanding of disease processes and plan of care.
Provides emotional support and counseling to patients and their families. Evaluates the patient's physical and emotional recovery after treatment. Empowers patients to take control of their health care by encouraging appropriate goal-setting and discussions about advance care planning/development of advance directives.
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.
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“Qualifications Minimum 2 years’ experience as Registered Nurse 1-2 years of nursing experience in a community-based setting, such as home health, rehabilitation,” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
- Driver's License
- 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
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Place
- City
- Irvine, California
- Median rent
- $2,997/mo
- Local household income
- $136,719/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Irvine is a master-planned Orange County city known for top-rated schools, manicured parks, and a family-friendly feel. The Irvine Spectrum Center anchors dining and entertainment, while nearby Newport Beach offers coastal escapes. With major hospital systems and UC Irvine Medical Center, it's a solid SoCal landing spot for nurses seeking suburban comfort and career opportunity.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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VITAS Healthcare is a hospice care provider operating in Schertz, Texas, specializing in comfort-focused, palliative end-of-life care rather than curative treatment. Nurses in this organization provide care to hospice patients in a variety of settings, including private residences, assisted living…
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