RN - Inpatient Palliative Care
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 5, 2025
Job Description:
RN - Inpatient Palliative Care at Presbyterian Healthcare Services
summary:
The Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Care team is seeking an
experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to facilitate palliative and
hospice referrals, perform clinical assessments, and provide direct
patient care. The RN will collaborate with the interdisciplinary
team to address the comprehensive needs of patients and support
them in hospice care planning. Qualifications include an Associate
Degree in Nursing, New Mexico state nursing license, and 3+ years
of acute care experience, with preferred expertise in hospice or
home care.
Overview: Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Care is hiring an
experience Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Inpatient team. - In
this role you will facilitate Hospice and Palliative Care referrals
from all sources and obtains reviews & coordinates the necessary
information to complete the clinical assessment of the patient for
the correct program & correct LOC within that program. The position
assumes dual accountability for Palliative Care and Hospice
referrals. Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.45 to .89) / FTE:
0.6Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours Interested in learning
more?: Text 505.388.0350 or schedule directly with me by clicking !
- Qualifications:
Associate Degree in NursingState of
New Mexico or Compact State Nursing LicenseBLS certification
REQUIRED at time of hireACLSPALSMinimum three years acute care
experience required and hospice or home care experience
preferred.Basic typing competency.Obtain Hospice/Palliative RN
certification within two years of hire. Responsibilities: Provides
palliative care & hospice services based upon patient assessment,
including direct patient care. In all care, utilizes nursing
assessment skills to determine presence of symptoms and response to
interventions for those symptoms. Assessments include a review of
the full spectrum of patient needs, including an understanding of
how the physical, psychological/social (behavioral), functional,
financial, resource and spiritual needs of patients factor into
their condition. Serves as a consultant to discuss goals of care
with the patient/family and communicate those goals to the
appropriate care team. In addition, reviews referrals, and
delegates the referral to the appropriate hospice/palliative care
staff based on patient needs and staff availability. Performs
Hospice consult reviews and coordinates a clinical assessment,
determines if patient is appropriate for hospice, communicates with
the patient/family about hospice philosophy, criteria, and site of
care. Assumes role of hospice RN with hospital hospice patient,
including development of hospice plan of care and subsequent
rounding, if necessary. Acts as a clinical resource for all members
of the hospice /palliative team. Develops and maintains a working
knowledge of all services available within the Home and Transitions
Service Line. Completes comprehensive and accurate documentation
timely and consistently that clearly reflects interventions
performed.In all roles, performs as a member of an
interdisciplinary team. Assists with orientation and mentoring of
new team members as appropriate. Serves as a resource person &
professional role model. Benefits: We're all about well-being,
starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun,
engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and
community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness
and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. - -About
Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the
health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a
locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine
hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty
medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's
largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including
more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan
serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare
Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
-AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer
with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to:
USD $51.00/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for
this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but
not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other
business and organizational needs.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Palliative Care, Hospice Services, Patient
Assessment, Healthcare, Nursing License, Clinical Assessment,
Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Team, Health Services
Keywords: Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Albuquerque , RN - Inpatient Palliative Care, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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