Primary Health Care Nurse - Primary Health Care

Job TitlePalliative Care Registered NurseJob DescriptionVITAS Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care. 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 familiesCompletes 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, including physician visits for evaluation and on-going management.Assists patients in accessing appropriate services and resources in the community to improve their overall health and well-being.Educates patient and family to enhance understanding of disease processes and plan of care, including discussion of treatment options to ensure informed decision making.Empowers patients to take control of their health care by encouraging appropriate goal-setting and discussions about advance care planning/development of advance directives.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 between hospital, primary and specialty care.Protects patient rights to privacy and safeguard confidentiality when releasing patient information.Benefits IncludeCompetitive compensationHealth, dental, vision, life and disability insurancePre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsLife insurance401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company matchCancer and/or critical illness benefitTuition ReimbursementPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramLegal InsuranceRoadside AssistanceQualificationsMinimum 2 years' experience as Registered Nurse1–2 years of nursing experience in a community-based setting, such as home health, rehabilitation, hospice, or palliative care, preferred.Experience in patient education, planning, and management desired.Exceptional communication and customer service skills.Bilingual a plus.Current and Valid Registered Nurse License in the state position is based.