About this role

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. 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.

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Empowers patients to take control of their health care by encouraging appropriate goal-setting and discussions about advance care planning. 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. Facilitates proactive discharge planning or follow-up. Protects patient rights to privacy and safeguard confidentiality.

Skills for this role

comprehensive physical assessmentpsychosocial assessmentcare coordinationpatient and family educationemotional support and counselingdischarge planningadvance care planningtransitions of care managementcommunity resource referral

Requirements

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
Current and Valid Registered Nurse License in the state position is based
BLS certification required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Reliable transportation, current state driver's license and automobile insurance
Bilingual a plus
Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept

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 company match

About the employer

VITAS Healthcare

Hiring organization

Workplace not named in the posting.

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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Deerfield Beach, a laid-back coastal city north of Fort Lauderdale, fronts the Atlantic with its namesake award-winning sands and a fishing pier jutting over clear water. South Florida warmth, quiet residential pockets, and easy highway access to Miami metro hospitals make it ideal for RNs seeking off-shift beachside decompression.

Cost of living in Florida: 103.4; 3% above the national average

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