Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)
About The Position
Eden Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner who will work autonomously but in collaboration with Physicians to provide primary medical care to patients with chronic or life limiting illnesses that require Palliative or Hospice care interventions in the Snohomish and Whatcom County areas. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for rounding in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, reviewing patients currently on our services and updating care plans accordingly. Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner will assess, review medication, create an appropriate care plan, provide and evaluate care. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner will assist with advanced directives and discuss goals of care and the disease process, progression, and grief process with patients and caregivers. The Nurse Practitioner will work with the Director of Patient Care Services and Executive Director to provide education on Palliative and Hospice care within the community as well as agency staff regularly. Why choose Eden? We're interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with a position that best fits YOUR skills and YOUR availability. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 6 years in a row!
Requirements
- Current license from the state Board of Registered Nursing
- Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program
- National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or certification eligible. Certification must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment
- A minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
- Must be able to perform patient care as needed
Nice To Haves
- Previous Hospice experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Rounding in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities
- Reviewing patients currently on our services and updating care plans accordingly
- Assess, review medication, create an appropriate care plan, provide and evaluate care
- Assist with advanced directives
- Discuss goals of care and the disease process, progression, and grief process with patients and caregivers
- Provide education on Palliative and Hospice care within the community as well as agency staff regularly
Benefits
- Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
- Refer a Friend" Bonus Program
- Training and educational Assistance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Continuing Education Credits are paid for - we offer online and in-person education
- Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
- Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.
- Paid sick leave and vacation time - eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Hardship Fund
- Floating Holiday - use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
- Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
