BCN Palliative Care Nurse

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse to assess and address the needs of patients and families, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care across homes, facilities, and hospitals.

The role emphasizes planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individualized palliative care in alignment with policies, while supporting mission and values of BCN.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Kentucky or COMPACT state.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience; palliative care preferred.
• Demonstrates professionalism under emotional stress.
• Knowledge of symptom management and advance directives.
• Excellent observation, judgment and communication; accurate documentation.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; data interpretation.
• Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience coordinating clinical staff and providing education/feedback.
• Adheres to professional standards; understands hospice/palliative philosophy.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address patient and family needs; plan, implement, evaluate and document palliative nursing care.
• Coordinate care with Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to ensure high-quality care.
• Care for patients in homes, SNFs, assisted living, and hospitals.

Skills

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Team coordination

CPR certification

Palliative care knowledge

Hospice philosophy

Documentation ability

Education

RN licensure

Job description

At Bluegrass Care Navigators we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

Schedule: 40 hours Monday-Friday

Position Summary

The Palliative Care Nurse is responsible for assessing and addressing the needs of patients and their families. This includes planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individualized palliative nursing care in alignment with the interdisciplinary care plan and Clinical Services Department policies. This role requires effective coordination and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care. Patients may be located in a variety of settings, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or hospitals. The Palliative Care Nurse consistently demonstrates excellence in clinical practice across their caseload and actively supports the mission of Bluegrass Care Navigators by delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to all individuals served.

Position Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited school for Registered Nurses.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or participating COMPACT state Board of Nursing.
• One year of nursing experience required. Knowledge of palliative care or previous palliative care experience preferred.
• Skilled in nursing practice and able to maintain professionalism in moments of emotional stress.
• Knowledge of the process of symptom management, advanced directives, and death and dying.
• Has excellent observational skills, good nursing judgement, and communication skills. Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation.
• Must have strong organizational and planning skills and possess the ability to manage and interpret data.
• Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Experienced with coordinating clinical staff and providing effective education and feedback.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.
• Understands hospice and palliative philosophy and principles.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care professionals and an interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Has the ability and expertise to manage multiple tasks and projects at one time.
• Team members will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.