Palliative Care Staff RN

Essential Job Duties:

1. Performs triage activities and prepares patient for physical examination.
2. Updates and revises all patient medical history as it pertains to each specific visit.
3. Explains treatment procedures to patients, if applicable.
4. Assists provider during patient examination as requested by provider.
5. Administers ordered injections as well as assist with minor surgical procedures, if needed.
6. Assists patient with follow up activities to include coordinate scheduling of ancillary services, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures if applicable.
7. Maintain supplies in and keep exam rooms and back office neat and clean.
8. Attend to phone calls from hospitals, nursing homes, patients, etc. required for continuity of patient care.
9. Serves as a clinical resource to nursing home providers concerning hospice and palliative care practices.
10. Comply with HIPPA, CLIA, OSHA, and office policies and procedures.
11. Demonstrates understanding of hospice and palliative care.
12. Serves as a positive role model to the program and conveys a positive organizational image.
13. Demonstrates timely, accurate, and appropriate documentation.
14. Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the information is conveyed to all disciplines for continuing care of the patient. 
15. Acts as a liaison and advocate for palliative care and hospice patients admitted.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested

• Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Experience: Registered Nurse license from the Indiana State Board of Nursing.

Why Choose Good Samaritan? 
For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. 
We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.