RN, Registered Nurse- Loyola

Palliative Care RN, Registered Nurse

The Palliative Care RN, Registered Nurse, is responsible for patients and families in the palliative care program. Provides Palliative care clinical consultation.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborates with manager in the development of performance measurements for the Palliative Care Program to ensure continuous quality improvement; ensures implementation
• Motivates/supports employees for exemplary performance on internal and external customer service, productivity, and accuracy
• Provides statistical/budgetary data to appropriate Palliative care program
• Works collaboratively with all departments to ensure execution of quality delivery of services
• Ensures that stakeholders are satisfied with services provided; improvement plan developed when necessary
• Develops tracking outcomes of enrolled patients and ensures information is available for review
• A commitment to quality palliative care provision and transition to hospice when appropriate
• Exercises sound clinical judgment in oversight of Palliative Care Program
• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved nursing education program.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
• CPR certification
• 2-3 years acute care nursing and Hospice/Palliative Care certification preferred.
• Home care experience, strong clinical knowledge base, Hospice experience, computer skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills,
• Palliative Care experience, demonstrate ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills
• Must be able to work independently and on a team
• Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations
• Ability to develop, coordinate and evaluate programs in Palliative care and end-of-life care

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - day one benefits
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b with matching contribution
• Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays
• Comprehensive orientation
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year
• Pay range $36.70-$58.71

Loyola Medicine Home Care and Hospice is a member of Trinity Health At Home, a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in nine states. We are a comprehensive, trusted provider of home care and end-of-life care in the sacred place that people call home. A Catholic-based, non-profit organization, we serve patients and their loved ones with home care (skilled nursing, physical/occupational and speech therapy and medical social work), palliative care, hospice and bereavement services.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.