Palliative Care RN

Description

Under the direction of the Palliative Care Manager, the Palliative Care RN is responsible for individual patient/family assessment, facilitating patient care, performing patient and family education in conjunction with Palliative Care Physicians, ARNPs and other members of the palliative care team and the patient care team. Assessment will include complex medical, emotional, social, spiritual and financial needs and assisting families and healthcare team to create a comprehensive care plan based on family goals.

Regularly communicates with Social Services to help facilitate both community-based and Providence resources. This position is the hub of multiple lines of communication between the patient, referring physician, palliative care physician and both inpatient/outpatient support services providers. This position is also responsible for assessing and facilitating appropriate treatment per orders for patients who are at end of life on "Comfort Care".

The position encompasses the roles of nursing assessment, liaison abilities, communication, education and team / family support.

• Upon hire:
  Washington Registered Nurse License.
• 3 years Nursing experience.
• 3 years Oncology, medical-surgical, geriatric, critical care, palliative care, and/or nursing care of the terminally ill patient.
• Conflict resolution.
• Experience in collaboration.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Upon hire:
  Hospice and Palliative Care Certification.
• Experience in pediatric and adult nursing.
• 3 years Nursing experience in oncology and supportive care in the inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Clinical nursing care in ICU, oncology, medical-surgical, palliative care nursing and/or hospice.
• Experience in providing patient and staff education.
• Experience in grief counseling and crisis intervention.

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.