Community Palliative Care RN - Educator & Care Coordinator

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Pre-tax healthcare & dependent care FS

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Palliative Care Registered Nurse to join our Naples team, delivering comprehensive, patient- and family-centered care in the community. You will collaborate with the Palliative Care Team to coordinate care, assessments and referrals for patients and families.

Minimum 2 years RN experience; 1–2 years in home health, hospice, or palliative care preferred; strong communication, education, and teamwork skills; valid RN license required in the state.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse.
• 1–2 years nursing in a community-based setting, such as home health, hospice, or palliative care, preferred.
• Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept.
• Experience in patient education, planning, and management.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care for assigned patients within the palliative care program.
• Provides emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
• Educates patients and families to understand disease processes and plan of care.
• Assists with accessing appropriate services and resources in the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education planning

Nursing experience

Education

RN licensure in state

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Palliative Care Registered Nurse to join our Naples team, delivering comprehensive, patient- and family-centered care in the community. You will collaborate with the Palliative Care Team to coordinate care, assessments and referrals for patients and families.

Minimum 2 years RN experience; 1–2 years in home health, hospice, or palliative care preferred; strong communication, education, and teamwork skills; valid RN license required in the state.