RN - Palliative Care Coordinator

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced RN to join our Palliative Care team as a Coordinator, providing compassionate, direct patient care and guiding the palliative care program within the hospital system.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS, and at least 2 years of hospice/palliative care experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate education and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years hospice and/or palliative care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direct patient care and guidance for the palliative care team.
• Serve as liaison between palliative care and hospital staff/management to improve patient care, education and marketing.
• Assist in future development of the palliative care program within Baptist Health system and the community.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary : The Palliative Care Coordinator provides daily direct patient care and guidance for the palliative care team, acts as a liaison between palliative care and the hospital staff and management to improve patient care, education and marketing and to ensure future development of the palliative care program within the Baptist Health system and the community. Education / Experience :Degree in Nursing, Bachelors degree preferred. Minimum 2 years hospice and/or palliative care experience required. License / Certification : Active RN license required, BLS required, Hospice & Palliative Care certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Strong team leadership skills, strong organizational, interpersonal and customer relations skills
• Compliance with regulatory agencies and promotion of Baptist Health mission, vision and values.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills,
• Proven track record of obtaining, managing, and using information to improve patient and family outcomes.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 10% of the workday and mobility 90% of the workday.

• There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
• There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

RN - Palliative Care Coordinator

RN - Palliative Care Coordinator

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)