RN - Palliative Care Coordinator

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Palliative Care Coordinator (RN) to lead the palliative care team and provide daily direct patient care at Baptist Medical Center South. The role coordinates with hospital staff and leadership to enhance patient outcomes, education, and community marketing efforts.

Minimum 2 years hospice/palliative care experience is required; RN license and BLS are mandatory, with Hospice & Palliative Care certification preferred. Regular full-time day shift in Alabama location.

Qualifications

• RN license required with BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years hospice and/or palliative care experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate care across settings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Communication skills

Computer skills

Regulatory compliance

Active RN license

BLS certification

Hospice & Palliative care knowledge

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

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)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.