Palliative Registered Nurse: South Hills

Palliative Registered Nurse position:

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking a profoundly rewarding opportunity to make a difference when it matters most? Concordia Visiting Nurses seeks aPalliative Registered Nursewith a heart for helping others through life's challenging moments. The company is dedicated to providing comfort, dignity, and unwavering support to individuals facing serious illness and their families.

• Make a true difference:
  
  Witness firsthand the impact of your care on patients' health and well-being.
• Build deep relationships:
  
  Form lasting connections with patients and their families as you guide them on their health journey.
• Do you enjoy autonomy and flexibility:
  
  Manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and make independent decisions regarding patient care.
• Continuous growth:
  
  Access to paid training, scholarships, and opportunities to specialize your skills.
• Supportive environment:
  
  Work alongside a collaborative team that values your contributions and encourages professional development.

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling:
  
  Set your own schedule with patients.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  
  Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  403(b) with Employer Match:
  
  Secure your financial future with our generous retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays:
  
  Enjoy time off to recharge and relax.
• Mileage reimbursement available

• Symptom Management
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  Palliative care nurses are experts in managing pain, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, and other symptoms associated with serious illnesses.
• Develop and implement care plans, and medication management to alleviate discomfort
• Care coordination and education
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  Palliative care nurses coordinate care among various healthcare professionals, ensuring that patients receive the necessary support and treatment.
• They educate patients and families about their illness, treatment options, and what to expect as the illness progresses.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in sensitive situations.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered, truly listening to understand patient and family needs.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and provide personalized care.
• Resilient and emotionally stable, with strong self-care practices.
• A minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, palliative care, or a related field like ICU, geriatrics, or oncology.

• Since 1881, Concordia Lutheran Ministries has been a place with a mission of caring. A place for healing. A place to feel comfortable. And a place where heartfelt Christian faith and a strong sense of service to others help us make a difference every day.

• To serve our aging community with a continuum of high-quality caregiving options, provided in a Christian environment, and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability.

Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE