Hospice & Palliative Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description: What You’ll Do: The Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in hospice & palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care to meet the needs of the patient as requested by the referring physician. Performs physical assessments and communicates with patients facing serious complex illnesses. More Specifically: Evaluate and consult relative to the patient’s needs including: pain and symptom management, goal setting and clarification of treatment options, advanced care planning and discussion regarding illness and end of life issues, in conjunction with other health professionals. Provide patient education to the patients and their family according to the plan of care to facilitate optimal patient and family support relative to the patient's illness. Work effectively with other health care professionals in environments where we may see patients as patient homes, skilled nursing facilities etc. Assists with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions. Consults with palliative care physician as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services and collaborates with other physicians as needed. Educates facility staff, co-workers and the community on all aspects of palliative care and the services provided by Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home hospice and palliative programs. Attends and participates in internal palliative care team meetings. Consults with the referring physician, the acute care team and other involved providers to contribute to the patient’s plan of care. Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts and documents to support reimbursement for services provided. Orders diagnostics / treatments as needed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physicians. Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines / standards in support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor.
Requirements
- Certification by a national body (ANCC, NBCHPN, AANP)
- Must be licensed to practice in Massachusetts
- Qualified candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years nursing experience
- Reliable transportation, current state driver’s license and automobile insurance
Nice To Haves
- Palliative care ARNP preferred
- Clinical nursing care experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care preferred
- Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept
Responsibilities
- Provide consultation in hospice & palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care
- Perform physical assessments and communicates with patients facing serious complex illnesses
- Evaluate and consult relative to the patient’s needs including: pain and symptom management, goal setting and clarification of treatment options, advanced care planning and discussion regarding illness and end of life issues, in conjunction with other health professionals
- Provide patient education to the patients and their family according to the plan of care to facilitate optimal patient and family support relative to the patient's illness
- Work effectively with other health care professionals in environments where we may see patients as patient homes, skilled nursing facilities etc
- Assist with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions
- Consult with palliative care physician as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services and collaborates with other physicians as needed
- Educate facility staff, co-workers and the community on all aspects of palliative care and the services provided by Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home hospice and palliative programs
- Attend and participate in internal palliative care team meetings
- Consult with the referring physician, the acute care team and other involved providers to contribute to the patient’s plan of care
- Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents to support reimbursement for services provided
- Order diagnostics / treatments as needed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physicians
- Assist in development of clinical practice guidelines / standards in support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor
Benefits
- A highly competitive salary & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursement
- A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources
- A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
