Compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Navigator

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, VT, is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Navigator to guide patients and families through serious illnesses. The role coordinates care, triages referrals, and facilitates goals-of-care discussions, while educating about disease processes and linking patients to community resources to enhance quality of life.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with 3 years of nursing experience, and 2 years in palliative or hospice care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current state license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience.
• 2 years of palliative or hospice care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.
• Triage referrals and facilitate goals-of-care discussions with patients and families.
• Provide education about disease processes to patients and families.
• Help connect patients to community resources to improve quality of life.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

CMS guidelines knowledge

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, VT, is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Navigator to guide patients and families through serious illnesses. The role coordinates care, triages referrals, and facilitates goals-of-care discussions, while educating about disease processes and linking patients to community resources to enhance quality of life.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with 3 years of nursing experience, and 2 years in palliative or hospice care is preferred.