What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Palliative Care position at AdventHealth Littleton?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Part-time
Shift : Days - Monday and Friday 0830-1700 and one weekend day per pay period
Location: 7700 S BROADWAY, Littleton, 80122
The role you’ll contribute:
The Palliative Care Coordinator assists in formalizing and developing care into a clinical service line for acute care patients/ families. Provides initial and ongoing clinical assessment for patients with advanced and/or progressive medical conditions who are referred for palliative care consultation. Major focus includes symptom management, assistance with decision making, especially in the context of the critical care settings and nonbeneficial treatment, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to provide and facilitate emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support, and coordination of care until death or discharge. Modifies the plan of care, as needed, in collaboration with the attending and/or consulting physicians and through the use of approved order sets. Acts as a resource for clinical issues that arise. Participates in quality improvement activities. Organizes, conducts, and supports the palliative care interdisciplinary group meetings.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Performs initial palliative evaluation with patient/family - inclusive of health history, and psychosocial determinants.
- Assists with palliative care consultations and interventions for early initiation of chronic disease management of symptoms related to life-limiting conditions.
- Collaborates with patient’s physician, other health care team members, the patient and family in developing realistic care expectations based on the patient’s goals of care.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan with members of the palliative care consult team.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Required qualifications :
- Associate degree in Nursing with minimum of 3 years clinical, hospice, or hospital setting.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Colorado
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor's of Nursing Preferred or
- Master's of Nursing
- Clinical nursing care experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care
- CHPN - Certified Hospice And Palliative Nurse
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Nursing
Organization: AdventHealth Littleton
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25012766
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
