**Responsibilities** Responsible for the coordination of the Palliative Care Program. Initially is a consultative role developing into a comprehensive program providing services to include consultation, outpatient clinic, research, education, Hospice, and palliative care. This person must: possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; be respectful of patient/family goals, preferences and choices; be knowledgeable and capable of utilizing interdisciplinary resources; and be knowledgeable of complementary therapies and pain management **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience** + Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing. **Required Licensure and Certifications** + Current RN license in the State of Kentucky + Basic Life Support (BLS) via the American Heart Association (AHA) + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) via the American Heart Association (AHA) within 3 months of hire **PREFERRED Qualifications** + 2 years RN experience + Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) **Overview** Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) . Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/saint-joseph-hospital) . Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states. **Pay Range** $39.06 - $39.06 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.