Pediatric Palliative Care Specialist- RN, Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This is a full-time professional position. This position is part of the Transitions Kids (TK) interdisciplinary team and is responsible for developing and implementing appropriate care plans and interventions based on the goals of the patient and family, and in coordination with the patient’s care team. This position includes after-hours coverage and / or visits via telehealth and / or to patients’ homes to provide symptom relief and / or support at the time of a patient’s death during any assigned after-hours shifts. All work will be performed in a manner consistent with agency, discipline, and regulatory standards and regulations. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm.

Responsibilities - what you do

• Provide medical and emotional support for families across the continuum of care, including during times of crisis.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to assess, establish, and support the achievement of patient / family-centered care goals; to determine the patient’s level of care; and to coordinate the appropriate utilization of services.
• Use professional judgment, in collaboration with the IDG, to individualize the plan of care based on the interdisciplinary team’s assessment of the patient and family’s unique needs and response to care.
• Provide immediate and long-term assessment and documentation of the needs of patients and families enrolled in the TK program.
• Plan, provide, supervise, and document safe, competent, and compassionate care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the patient, the patient’s family, facility staff, and the TK team to develop culturally sensitive care plan components.
• Identify and make referrals to appropriate organizations in the community.
• Provide and document provision of appropriate and relevant end of life information and education to facility staff, patients, and their families in compliance with current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
• Monitor and coordinate with Administrative Team to manage the appropriate use of patients’ medical equipment, supplies, and medications.
• Delegate tasks and supervises the activities of LPNs and Hospice Aides, as needed.
• Follow current CoPs as related to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) supervision.
• Provide coverage of after-hours phone calls from patients and families and / or after-hours visits to patient homes when needed and as arranged with supervisor.
• Contact DME companies, pharmacies, transportation services, and other related community entities involved in care of patient as needed.
• Professionally manage time, people, and technology.
• Participate in Transitions Kids team meetings.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Actively participate in the orientation and training of new employees and students in all disciplines.
• Maintain current training and knowledge of pediatric nursing practices and pediatric hospice / palliative nursing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Transitions Kids Director and / or Team Lead.

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Requirements - what you need