Palliative Medicine RN

Company: EvergreenHealth
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionWage Range: $41.79 - $76.11 per hourPosted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.Job SummaryThe Palliative Medicine nurse works with the interdisciplinary Palliative Medicine team to ensure that patients with life-limiting illness receive symptom-directed care that is within established standards of care, and that patients and their families receive information and support that enables them to receive care that is aligned with their values and goals. While the focus of the nurse's work is set in the outpatient Palliative Medicine clinic, work may also be performed in the inpatient setting as needed.Primary Duties:

• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary Palliative Medicine team, and attends weekly team meetings and monthly business meetings
• Provides clinical support to medical provider(s) in the outpatient Palliative Medicine clinic
• Serves as a liaison to ensure continuity of care among the Palliative Medicine clinic and hospitals, EDs, specialists, home health programs, hospice programs, and long-term care facilities
• Triages patients in person and via phone
• Works with medical providers to develop and implement each patient's plan of care
• Provides education regarding Palliative Medicine and end-of-life care to patients, families, medical providers, clinical staff, and the community
• Provides clinical oversight of the Palliative Medicine Coordinator
• Maintains and analyzes program metrics and QI projects in collaboration with Medical Director
• Performs nursing visits and serves as a consultant to patients and caregivers
• Willingness to become credentialed within 6 months of date of hire in order to facilitate Advance Care Planning (ACP) workshops virtually and in person, in both individual and group settings
• Provides back-up coverage for the Palliative Medicine Coordinator
• Assists with prior authorizations for medications
• Performs other duties as assignedLicense, Certification, Education or Experience:REQUIRED for the position:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required prior to or within 5 years of employment.
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS - American Heart Association by start date
  • 3 years of previous RN experience
  • Chronic care management and patient education skills
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilitiesDESIRED for the position:
    • Master's degree in nursing
    • Experience in Palliative Medicine and/or Hospice
    • Experience in quality improvement (QI), advance care planning (ACP), and nursing education
    • Previous experience demonstrating effective, positive and constructive feedbackBenefit Information:Choices that care for you and your familyAt EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees' commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
      • Medical, vision and dental insurance
      • On-demand virtual health care
      • Health Savings Account
      • Flexible Spending Account
      • Life and disability insurance
      • Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
      • Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
      • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
      • Paid Time Off/Vacation
      • Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
      • Paid holidays
      • Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
      • Voluntary identity theft protection
      • Voluntary legal insurance
      • Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
      • Free parking
      • Commuter benefitsView a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.EvergreenHealth Benefits GuideNUR321

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