Advanced Practice Provider - Palliative Care

Sentara Healthcare•Harrisonburg, VA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Medical Group has an employment opportunity for a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Palliative Care team on the campus of Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital located in the college town of Harrisonburg, VA. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for providing clinical care, support, and education for the palliative patient population as part of the health care team. Position Highlights: Monday-Friday Performing palliative care consultations and follow up visits for hospitalized patients with acute palliative care needs including symptom management and complex medical decision making Facilitating family meetings related to current medical decision making and advance care planning Assisting with developing appropriate discharge plans with respect to established goals of care including close collaboration with Hospice for patients to ensure access and continuity of care. Actively participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure that palliative care is provided in a manner which addresses pain and symptom management; psychosocial/spiritual support; and caregiver support. Harrisonburg can be described as the adventure capital of the Shenandoah Valley. Nicknamed "The Friendly City", it is surrounded by some of the most spectacular mountain ranges and outdoor recreation in Virginia. It not only has been recognized as a pinnacle among mountain biking communities but also has many cultural, art, culinary, and historical attractions as well. Only two hours from Washington, DC and minutes from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah National Park, Harrisonburg provides year round entertainment.

Responsibilities

Performing palliative care consultations and follow up visits for hospitalized patients with acute palliative care needs including symptom management and complex medical decision making
Facilitating family meetings related to current medical decision making and advance care planning
Assisting with developing appropriate discharge plans with respect to established goals of care including close collaboration with Hospice for patients to ensure access and continuity of care.
Actively participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure that palliative care is provided in a manner which addresses pain and symptom management; psychosocial/spiritual support; and caregiver support.