Travel Nurse RN - Palliative in Carmichael, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Palliative
Location: Carmichael, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Required Certifications BLS, ELNEC preferred (end of life care certification) EMR Cerner Common diagnoses/Types of patients Any patient that meets the Palliative Care screening requirements in the hospital. Physician places order consultation for Palliative Team. RN carries case load, visits up to 5-6 New patients, 3-4 follow up visits per day. Specific Job Duties Related to this role? Palliative Care Experience a plus! Developing patient daily list, Review of Patient charts, assessing patient needs, Opening Goals of care discussions, Education on disease process, Advance Directives and POLSTs, Holds family meetings as needed, End of Life discussions/support. Attends daily Rounds. Experience or 'Must have' skills Must have 2-5 years of recent experience in palliative and/or hospice setting, ICU and or oncology Experience a plus. Strong Acute Care, clinical thinking and communication skills necessary. Flexibility and strong organizational skills a must have. Desire to serve others - patient's families, team members a must.