With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe Palliative Care team exists to improve the quality of care and service experienced by patients and their families, focusing on patients with life-limiting complex illness and pain and symptom control needs.

The Palliative Medicine RN serves as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary Palliative Medicine service.

Employment Qualifications

Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of VirginiaBSN requiredPrevious hospice or palliative medicine experience/competencies preferred

Essential Job Functions

Receive and review potential Palliative Medicine consults for appropriateness based on Bon Secours Palliative Care Policy and Palliative Medicine inpatient consultation guidelinesReview advance care planning (ACP) information and documents, including identifying medical decision maker, verifying information provided in ACP documentsSupport completion of Advance Care Planning documents as trained and appropriate (example, Advance Directives, Medical Power of Attorney, Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST))Set up family meetings and participate with members of the primary care team/attending provider in discussions involving medical overview, benefit/burden, delivering bad news and assessing and communicating prognosisElicit patient/family understanding of illness and discover/clarify patient and   family goals of care

Attend Palliative Medicine and/or hospital specific interdisciplinary rounds in collaboration with other members of the primary care team.

Provide psychosocial and spiritual assessment and support for patients and familiesAssess past and current functional status.Recommend and support completion of ACP documents.Liaison with other members of the primary care team including care management, home care and hospice to support transitions of care.Provide education and End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) classes for front line nursing staff and ancillary staff in collaboration and coordination with the BSV Education team.

Performs zero charge entry for all new Palliative Medicine consults in ConnectCare.Participate in weekly IDT meeting with a Palliative Medicine specialty providerConducts data collection as requested and appropriate (example, POST document tracking for the palliative team)Attend First Steps and POST Facilitator training and become a certified POST facilitator within 6 months of hire.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Provides patient care to adultsSeek specialty Palliative Care RN certification within 2 years of hire.

Other Job Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

V.Working ConditionsContact with patients/families/physicians under wide variety of circumstances.Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness).Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.Occasionally subject to irregular hours.Handles emergency crisis situations.Frequently encounter emotional strain when providing guidance in crises.The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com