Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator
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Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Heart Hospital of Austin our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator to join our healthcare family.Benefits Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.n At Heart Hospital of Austin, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator opportunity.Job Summary and Qualifications 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 preferencesYou will consult and collaborate with healthcare team members to develop a plan of care and palliative care recommendationsYou will ensure consistent, complete, and thorough nursing documentationYou will review physician orders related to palliative care, and write or enter orders into the system accuratelyYou will provide timely communication to nurses and/or physicians regarding changes to the plan of care and/or changes in the patient's conditionIf necessary, you will provide basic life support in collaboration with the healthcare teamYou will maintain and review patient records, charts, and documents for accuracy, quality, and best practices related to palliative careYou will provide palliative care data, including the number of consults, referrals, conversions to hospice, and changes in level of care Experience 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)Previous experience in Hospice and Palliative Care nursingCritical care experience in a hospital setting - preferred Education Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN)Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferredAdvanced Practice Nurse (APN) - preferred Licenses and CertificationsBasic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateRegistered NurseAssociate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved). Heart Hospital of Austin, which is part of St. David'snHealthCare, is a 58-bed hospital. We are one of the highest performing cardiovascularnfacilities in the nation. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.nIt features a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department. We have an advanced Executive WellnessnProgram. Our six operating rooms (ORs), including three hybrid ORs serve the city of Austin. We haventhree catheterization labs and electrophysiology services as well. It is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programsnin the world.n HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institutenfor over a decade. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thendelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.nHCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. 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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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