FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. 

Employee Benefits

At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive. Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals. You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings. Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security. These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!

Palliative Care RN who will provide disease specific education to patients/families to include end-of-life conversations.  Visits will occur in the pt's home or facility to monitor pt needs, follow-up on symptoms following medication changes, offer navigational support, and provide communication to the IDT to include internal/external providers and care team members.  

Responsible for education to patient and family related to their specific disease processes to include conversations related to end-of-life.  Will provide home or facility visits for patients to follow-up on medication adjustments/reconcillation, and evaluation of symptoms.  Willl have open communication with Palliative Care providers, PCP's, or other providers involved on the patient's team related to the pt's condition and needs.  Will act as a nurse navigator as needed.  

*Graduate of approved school of nursing with current North Carolina license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nursing Licensure Compact Requires BSN; minimum of two years previous experience in nursing to include acute care, med-surgical or home care nursing.  Palliative Care or end-of-life experience preferred.

*Possess valid North Carolina Driver's License. 

*National Certification (CHPN) recommended after completion of at least two years of full-time as a RN in palliative nursing practice.

*CPR required.