RN-Palliative Care (H) at SSM Health

Janesville, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Clinical Consultation, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Patient Care, Resource Management, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing Standards, Communication, Data Collection, Patient Assessment, Nursing Interventions, Patient Education, Record Review

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Janesville Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Serves as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families through the continuum of oncology care. Serves as a clinical liaison between patients, physicians, physician office staff, and hospital departments. Conducts pre, concurrent, and post-treatment education and serves as a clinical resource to staff and families of oncology patients. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides expert clinical consultation and care regarding palliative care to patients, families, staff and community; especially related to symptom management. Functions as a member of a consultative interdisciplinary work team, and with unit patient care staff in a consultative role. Develops, negotiates and advances the plan of care specific to palliative care within and outside own discipline. Facilitates appropriate and timely use of resources in the provision of patient care that meets identified clinical outcomes. Serves as liaison between all hospital departments, medical services and administration. Serves as a consultant to all departments and personnel in matters relative to practices as well as to the community through information sharing between hospitals, workshops, seminars, etc. Communicates progress, plans and problems as appropriate. Maintains professional affiliation with nursing specialty organizations that foster and promote continued professional development and expertise in palliative care nursing. Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to clinical director and utilizes automated processes and clinical information systems appropriately and efficiently. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to prioritize and delegate nursing care based on comprehensive assessment, data collection, nursing interventions, patient responses to care, outcomes, patient/family needs and continuing care abilities post hospital discharge. Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE Three years' registered nurse experience with demonstrated clinical practice in oncology PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 6920220164 Jnsvll Palliative Care Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Responsibilities

The RN-Palliative Care serves as a clinical resource to staff, patients, and families throughout the continuum of oncology care. This role involves providing expert clinical consultation, facilitating care plans, and ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders.