Palliative Care Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Palliative Care Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and holistic support. Your expertise will help improve quality of life for patients and their families while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver personalized, patient-centered care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing complex health challenges.

Duties

• Assess patient conditions through comprehensive evaluations, including vital signs, symptom severity, and physiological status.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans that prioritize pain management, symptom control, and emotional support in accordance with palliative care principles.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across disciplines such as physicians, social workers, chaplains, and therapists to coordinate holistic patient care.
• Manage medication administration related to symptom relief, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families about disease progression, treatment options, and advanced care planning to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in discharge planning and post-acute care coordination to ensure seamless transitions for patients returning home or moving into hospice or other supportive services.

Skills

• Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma centers is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of hospital medicine practices including medical-surgical nursing, infectious disease care, and acute care procedures.
• Familiarity with Level I and Level II trauma center protocols enhances ability to manage complex cases effectively.
• Experience with palliative and hospice care models alongside skills in managing chronic illness and end-of-life needs.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR/EHR management), medical terminology, and health regulation policies such as HIPAA.
• Excellent patient assessment skills coupled with the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with diverse patient populations including geriatrics and pediatrics.
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams while demonstrating strong clinical case management capabilities.
• Knowledge of discharge planning processes, utilization management, diagnostic evaluation, and post-acute outpatient or home health services.
• Familiarity with managing patients across various settings—hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, or home health environments—ensuring comprehensive patient service delivery.

Join us in delivering exceptional palliative nursing care that emphasizes dignity, comfort, and compassion at every stage of a patient's journey!

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person