What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Registered Nurse: Brentwood position at Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates?
Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!
Palliative Registered Nurse:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking a profoundly rewarding opportunity to make a difference when it matters most? Concordia Visiting Nurses seeks a Palliative Registered Nurse with a heart for helping others through life's challenging moments. The company is dedicated to providing comfort, dignity, and unwavering support to individuals facing serious illness and their families.
Reasons for a Palliative Registered Nurse RN to work here:
- Make a true difference: Witness firsthand the impact of your care on patients' health and well-being.
- Build deep relationships: Form lasting connections with patients and their families as you guide them on their health journey.
- Do you enjoy autonomy and flexibility: Manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and make independent decisions regarding patient care.
- Continuous growth: Access to paid training, scholarships, and opportunities to specialize your skills.
- Supportive environment: Work alongside a collaborative team that values your contributions and encourages professional development.
Area for the Palliative Registered Nurse:
- Brentwood/Baldwin/Brookline
Competitive compensation and benefits package for the Palliative Registered Nurse RN include:
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Scheduling: Set your own schedule with patients.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.403(b) with Employer Match: Secure your financial future with our generous retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays: Enjoy time off to recharge and relax.
- Mileage Reimbursement: Company car or mileage reimbursement available
What you’ll do as a Palliative Registered Nurse:
- Symptom Management: Palliative care nurses are experts in managing pain, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, and other symptoms associated with serious illnesses.
- Develop and implement care plans, and medication management to alleviate discomfort
- Care coordination and education: Palliative care nurses coordinate care among various healthcare professionals, ensuring that patients receive the necessary support and treatment.
- They educate patients and families about their illness, treatment options, and what to expect as the illness progresses.
Who you are as a Palliative Registered Nurse:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in sensitive situations.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered, truly listening to understand patient and family needs.
- Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and provide personalized care.
- Resilient and emotionally stable, with strong self-care practices.
- A minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, palliative care, or a related field like ICU, geriatrics, or oncology.
About Concordia Visiting Nurses:
- Since 1881, Concordia Lutheran Ministries has been a place with a mission of caring. A place for healing. A place to feel comfortable. And a place where heartfelt Christian faith and a strong sense of service to others help us make a difference every day.
OUR Mission:
- To serve our aging community with a continuum of high-quality caregiving options, provided in a Christian environment, and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability.
Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.