Palliative Care/ED Staff Nurse

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Nurse Navigator in Palliative Care, based in Newton, MA. This role involves providing clinical duties, coordinating patient care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient support. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, relevant RN license, and experience in Palliative Care and Emergency Department settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN - State License) required.
• Experience in Palliative Care and ED preferred.
• CHPN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients for Palliative Care consultation.
• Educate clinicians on program pathway criteria.
• Collaborate with clinical teams for patient care.

Skills

Clinical Competence

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Nurse Navigator- Palliative Care/ED Staff Nurse page is loaded

Nurse Navigator- Palliative Care/ED Staff Nurse

Apply remote type Onsite locations Newton-MA time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id RQ4020744 Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Clinical Duties:

· Identify patients in the Emergency Department who may be candidates for Palliative Care consultation: emergent inpatient consultation, inpatient consultations within the first 24-48hrs of hospital admission, and/or outpatient/home based involvement

· Huddles with Emergency Department, Palliative Care, and other clinical teams to assess patient appropriateness for program protocols and pathways.

· Educate clinicians and staff on programmatic pathway criteria and facilitate appropriate patient entry into the corresponding pathway.

· Follows patient progression into appropriate pathway and through to placement into the next appropriate step in their care.

· Interface with Clinical Team and Case Management regarding patient disposition.

· Gathers pertinent clinical and social information to identify appropriate level of care and location of care within the hospital/health system.

· Ensures patients are assigned to appropriate Palliative Care service lines.

· Maintains data and other medical records for the NWH ED-embedded Palliative Care Program

· Participates in regular case review, data analysis, and quality improvement efforts.

Job Summary

The registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care.

Qualifications

Education
•Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Licenses and Credentials
•Registered Nurse [RN - State License] required

Experience
•Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting/specialty area.
•Experience in Palliative Care required
•Experience in ED and Intensive Care Unit Preferred
•CHPN certification preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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