Registered Nurse – Palliative Care Specialty RN

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shifts; (4) 10-Hour Shifts per Week

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator acts as a care coordinator and facilitator for Palliative Care Services within UT Southwestern Health System. Responsible for clinical triage, coordination of care, patient and family education and teaching, and patient and family supportive care services. The Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator will also serve as a liaison for referring physicians and nursing staff to communicate treatment plans and recommendations from the Palliative Care team. Responsible for education and teaching all staff in providing quality palliative care for the patients and families we serve. 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or a licensing authority which has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1). 
   

• Experience
  Recent experience in an acute care setting and 
  2-3 years of experience in palliative care and/or end of life care. 
  Knowledge of end-of-life care, including advance care planning, symptom management, and hospice. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE – Licensed as Registered Nurse in Texas Upon Hire and 
  BASIC LIFE SUPPORT by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and 
  Pursuit of Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification within 1-2 years of employment and attainment of the necessary clinical hours 
   

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree BSN 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Complete structured initial assessment and clinical triage of new consults for Palliative Care Program Consulting Service.
• Delegates palliative care plan to appropriate interdisciplinary team members.
• Performs structured nursing assessment of response symptom management using approved practice protocols in relation to treatment plans, patient and family inquiries, symptom management, psycho-social support, and education.
• Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Supports nursing delivery of comfort measures and withdrawal of care.
• Collaborates care with referring teams, inpatient nursing staff, multidisciplinary team and palliative care team members to promote appropriate delivery of palliative care plan.
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff and multidisciplinary providers such as social workers and care coordinators on primary palliative care principles.
• Demonstrates knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with advanced illnesses.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives within Palliative Care Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.