What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care RN position at Illumia?
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team as a Palliative Care RN in Advanced Illness Management (AIM) Program. This role will involve working with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to provide and coordinate high-quality end-of-life care.
The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with no call or weekends.
- Conduct in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to palliative care patients, family members, or caregivers as appropriate.
- Complete Risk Stratification Assessment to identify patient support needs per established protocols as appropriate in consultation with the NP.
- Observe patient visit frequency per patient individual need and risk identification.
- Provide reliable education and instructions to patients and families with consistently excellent customer service bringing calm, comfort, and positivity to patients and families.
- Consult with and educate patients/families regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition, and dietary needs.
- Communicate any findings that identify appropriate preventive and rehabilitative skilled nursing or therapy needs to the PCP or AIM Palliative NP.
- Educate patient and family on medication administration and treatments as prescribed by the nurse practitioner or physician in the plan of care.
- Coordinate care with palliative team members.
- Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to Palliative NP and/or PCP.
- Support hospice referral as appropriate.
- Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
- Support care plan development and implementation for palliative care from the initial assessment through discharge.
About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A Registered Nurse license in the state of MN.
- 2 years of prior skilled Registered Nurse experience.
- Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care.
- Nursing experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice, or geriatric care preferred.
We Offer
- Competitive Pay.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans.
- Wellness Program and Resources including Accolade Care Coordinator, Telemedicine Program, Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health, Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics.
- Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays.
- Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions).
- 401(k) with company matching contributions.
- Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels.
- One on One Onboarding Program.
- Free Continuing Education Units.
- Tuition Program that includes access to 280 programs at 25 learning partners, online classes with flexible start dates, tuition reimbursement.
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance.
- Local and national award programs.
- Referral bonus program.
- Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program.
- Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need.
