PRN Palliative Care Referral RN

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Referral RN in Palliative Care for PRN scheduling. The RN will collaborate with the Palliative Care team to support patient evaluation, care level determination, and goals of care discussions in the continuum of care.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in nursing, active Kentucky RN license, and at least two years of acute care experience. CHPN certification must be obtained within three years of hire; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Must be an active RN licensed in Kentucky.
• Must obtain CHPN within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support the Palliative Care team in evaluating patients and determining level of care.
• Assist with goals of care conversations and patient management.
• Educate staff and physicians; assist with advance directives and EMS DNR forms.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Referral RN - Palliative Care

PRN - as needed/variance in schedule

Job Description:

The Palliative Care Referral RN will work with the Palliative Care team to support clinical staff and physicians in the management of the continuum of care for palliative care patients. This includes assisting with patient evaluation, level of care determination, patient management, and goals of care conversations. The RN will assist with the education of staff and physicians. Including assisting with completing advance directives and EMS DNR forms.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Active RN license through the Kentucky Board of Nursing required.
• Two years of acute care experience required.
• Must obtain CHPN within 3 years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
• One year of hospice/palliative care experience preferred.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.