Registered Nurse (RN) Palliative Care Lourdes Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Work Shift :

Days (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function

Coordinates palliative care consults for hospital patients with both chronic illness and serious illness / injury. Initiates advance care planning with patients to promote discussion of patients wishes related to treatment options with patients family physicians and other health care providers. Documents patients wishes in chart and provides patient and family with ACP tool for further discussion and reference. Coordinates with discharge planners homecare and hospice representative to assure patients care is provides in the most appropriate setting.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing bachelors degree preferred

Licensure

Current professional license in Kentucky

BLS certification required

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS / FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department :

Palliative Care - Lourdes

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1