Overview The Palliative Care Nurse is an integral part of the care team necessary to facilitate coordination in care, education, and to provide ongoing support to the IDT as well as patient/family regardless of care setting (i.e. inpatient, home, or clinic).
Reports To Palliative Care Director
Qualifications RN licensure in the state of SC
Office experience preferred
Previous experience and training in Palliative Care
Experience in the care of patients with advanced illness
Duties/Responsibilities Serves as a member of the Inpatient and Community Palliative Care Team
Available as resource for patients, families and medical community regarding palliative care and end of life care
Participates in regularly scheduled meetings of Palliative Care Team
Assists in management and scheduling of Palliative Care referrals for both inpatient and outpatient care
Assists in scheduling of family care conferences
Assists with in-services and education for physicians and the community on Palliative Care
Collaborates and assists hospital case managers with discharge planning on referred patients
Provides required documentation of services provided
Provides staffing for the Supportive Care Clinic
Coordinates and assists physician and Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care Clinic
Conducts principal care management follow up calls and provides updates to nurse practitioners/IDT as necessary
Performs prior authorizations as needed on medication, services provided within the clinic
Assists with data collection and reports related to services provided by Palliative Care Program
Supports the overall culture of the organization
Participates in organization sponsored events
Performs related duties as assigned or as needs arise
Subject to a post employment background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care