Palliative Care RN

Overview

Position
:
Palliative Care RN

Company
:
Providence at Home with Compassus

The Palliative Care Registered Nurse is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation, and for promoting the Compassus philosophy using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct and promotes positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and with external stakeholders. Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the RN provides services to palliative care patients and their families following nursing processes and the Nurse Practice Act.

The RN participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing clinical support, communication, and coordination of care across settings. The RN functions as an IDT member to provide telephonic and telehealth routine and emergency assessment, educational, and evaluative services to meet the needs of patients and their families. S/he assists the IDT in the assessment and management of prognosis and symptom burden, and helps maintain maximum comfort and coping.

The RN will also participate in evaluating palliative care patients for transition to hospice programs.

Major Challenges

• Working in a growing program with associated uncertainties and adapting to new requirements or innovations.
• Functioning across a variety of settings within the community, such as pharmacies, private homes, assisted living facilities, and the program office.
• Practicing in an interdependent team environment rather than independently.
• Being open to rapidly changing patient conditions, preferences, and goals of care, which may require a flexible and creative approach.

Patient Population Served
:
Adult, Geriatric

The employee must be competent in interpreting a patient’s self-report or behavior, considering cognitive, physical, emotional/psychosocial, and developmental factors. Treatment should be individualized to reflect the patient’s specific needs.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess patient status, collaborate with attending staff to intervene appropriately, and evaluate patient response.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team addressing patient and family needs.
• Observes, evaluates, and contributes information regarding psychosocial, spiritual, physical, and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient/family unit.
• Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services to promote inter-agency cooperation and facilitate referrals.
• Facilitates and supports decision-making around end-of-life planning, including discussions about treatment options, advance directives, and communication of wishes with family and friends.
• Maintains patient records in accordance with state, federal, and organizational requirements.
• Engages in professional development related to position responsibilities.
• Participates in palliative care committees and task forces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required: Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

California: Required – 2 years RN experience

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

California Registered Nurse License (Required upon hire)

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Required within 30 days of hire)

HPNA Certification (preferred; eligibility required)

Skills

• Language skills:
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials; strong written and verbal communications.
• Other skills and abilities:
  English literacy; ability to develop positive working relationships; effective time management; problem solving; travel readiness.
• Computer skills:
  Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn software used in Home Services.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The role requires standing, walking, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Regular vision requirements and exposure to healthcare conditions apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation range
: $50.18 - $77.91 per hour

The listed amounts are base pay; additional compensation may include shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits
:
Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more.

At Compassus, your career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.