Care Coordinator RN Palliative

Job Title & Specialty Area: Care Coordinator RN Palliative Care

Department: Palliative Care

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Day Shift, Monday thru Friday

Job Type: On Site

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

The Coordinator independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Encompasses specialized nursing care focused on palliative care patient population. Responsible for working with the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate, oversee, and monitor medical and psychosocial activities related to palliative and hospice care, and provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Utilizing advanced nursing skills and knowledge, the coordinator is responsible and accountable for coordinating care for the assigned patient population.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate palliative and hospice recipients and potential recipients by obtaining personal and medical history, reviewing diagnostic and laboratory test results, and scheduling medical/psychosocial consultations as warranted.
• Assist medical providers with medical treatment and provide plan of care information to patients and/or family members.
• Sick call & symptom management of palliative and hospice patients, requiring response within one hour of a call during business hours. This includes collaboration with outside multidisciplinary teams to provide plan of care information to patients and/or family members.
• Hospice liaison responsible for introducing the idea of hospice alongside medical providers and coordinating care between inpatient teams and outpatient hospice teams for patients with complex medical needs.
• Building rapport and having sensitive and potentially controversial conversations with families outside the hospital.
• Participation in care conference multidisciplinary discussions for palliative and hospice inpatients.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and optimize hospital throughput including navigating complicated discharges.
• Develop and provide education regarding the palliative and hospice evaluation process and care. Also provide ongoing education that begins during the initial palliative admission and continues throughout the patients palliative and hospice related care at Children's.
• Integral role in the development, implementation, and process improvement of end-of-life collaboration including development of guidelines and educating inpatient and supporting staff.
• Document accurately & thoroughly all patient encounters in electronic health record. Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times. Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.).
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 3 years Pediatric nursing experience required
  
  

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Bachelors of Science in Nursing required
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Upon Hire required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required
• PACES 180 Days required
• CHPN (Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse) offered through the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association required within 24 months of employment. required
  
  

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.