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RN- Palliative Care Clinic - Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health System

Baton Rouge, LA
1 month ago

Job Description

Join Ochsner Health as a Registered Nurse in the Palliative Care Clinic, where you'll provide compassionate care and support for patients with advanced illnesses. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless transitions of care while educating patients and families about their options. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing challenging health journeys.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acts as a liaison between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers
  • Assesses and modifies palliative care plans
  • Coordinates patient referrals and advocates for patients' wishes
  • Educates patients and families on palliative care
  • Develops relationships with patients and multidisciplinary teams
  • Maintains continuity of care
  • Provides empathetic support throughout the care process

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • 5 years of clinical nursing experience
  • Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
  • Hospice Palliative Care Nursing certification (must obtain within 2 years of hire date)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing
  • 1 year of palliative care nursing or hospice experience