Registered Nurse Palliative Care

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Saint Luke's South Hospital | 12300 Metcalf Ave | Overland Park | KStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
Job Req
0053250#
** Job Description
***
* The Opportunity:

** Saint Luke’s is seeking a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse to serve at Saint Luke’s South Hospital. This part-time position will give you the opportunity to help patients and families at a very vulnerable time, supporting them through their goals of care and symptom management needs. You will be a part of a palliative care team that will work together to provide support to medical professionals in managing hospital inpatients or those benefiting from comfort care measures.
** The Work:
** Your skills as a Palliative Care Nurse will be challenged in a meaningful way as you will be responsible for:
* Receiving pending referrals and palliative consults
* Collaborating with a variety of team members including hospital staff, providers, post-acute care team members and the inpatient Palliative Care team members
* Triaging patient needs
* Providing goals of care conversations and resources
* Educating staff, physicians, patients and families on palliative and/or end of life care
* Facilitating transitions to next level of care, working especially with St. Luke’s Hospice and Hospice House staff
* Collecting, reporting, and monitoring key performance indicators of Palliative Care services
* Looked to as the subject matter expert in palliative and end of life care in the inpatient setting

Missouri and Kansas RN License required.#
** Job Requirements
** Applicable

Experience:

3-5 years

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various Bachelor's Degree#
** Job Details
** Full Time Day (United States of America)
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