The Palliative Care Registered Nurse (PC RN) plays a key role in supporting the clinical care for patients referred for palliative care consultation. This role includes working with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice nurses, medical learners, chaplains, pharmacists, and social workers to deliver excellent patient and family care. This position supports the team in achieving clinical standards across the continuum of care through assessment, care planning, and consultative recommendations. Expected outcomes include: improved symptom management and enhanced communication between the multidisciplinary healthcare team, patients and their families; suitable improved quality of life for patients and their families.

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Education:

·         Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:

·         Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required

·         Certification in hospice and palliative care nursing preferred.
Experience:

·         Previous nursing experience preferred.

·         Knowledge of end-of-life care, including advanced care planning, symptom management, and bereavement care preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·         Highly motivated, flexible, and adaptable to a dynamic environment, highly reliable

·         Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and build positive relationships with patients, families, interdisciplinary team, and other stakeholders

·         High levels of ethics and integrity

·         Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care