Description
SHIFT: No Weekends
SCHEDULE: Full-time
Do you have the career opportunities as a Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Davids Medical Center, a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
At St. Davids Medical Center we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
Paid Personal Leave
401k (100% annual match 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
Identity Theft Protection discounts
Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
Adoption Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator like you to be a part of our team.
As a Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a palliative care program. You will provide guidance, support, and education to healthcare team members in the overall delivery of services related to palliative care.
You will establish a palliative care plan for all palliative care patients based upon assessments, patient care standards, and patient and family preferences
You will consult and collaborate with healthcare team members to develop a plan of care and palliative care recommendations
You will ensure consistent, complete, and thorough nursing documentation
You will review physician orders related to palliative care, and write or enter orders into the system accurately
You will provide timely communication to nurses and/or physicians regarding changes to the plan of care and/or changes in the patients condition
If necessary, you will provide basic life support in collaboration with the healthcare team
You will maintain and review patient records, charts, and documents for accuracy, quality, and best practices related to palliative care
You will provide palliative care data, including the number of consults, referrals, conversions to hospice, and changes in level of care
St. Davids Medical Center is a full-service medical center offering comprehensive medical care at three locationsSt. Davids Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin and St. Davids Georgetown Hospital.
Located in Central Austin, St. Davids Medical Center includes a 426-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. It is home to the internationally renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. Davids Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The hospital provides a complete range of womens services, including its acclaimed maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team, the regions largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and The Breast Center; complex surgical services; a comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center; and a 24-hour emergency department.
HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
Experience
1-3 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Previous experience in Hospice and Palliative Care nursing
Evidenced-based understanding of all elements related to palliative care: process of care, physical, spiritual, psycho-social, cultural, ethical/legal, and end of life
Critical care experience in a hospital setting preferred
Education
Licenses and Certifications
