Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) - Palliative

Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates • Indiana, PA

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About The Position

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well! We are seeking a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to join our palliative care team, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients. This position will be supporting our patients within our service territory and will work closely with our partner hospital Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC).

Requirements

• Current PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) license
• Palliative and/or hospice experience
• Proven experience in goals of care conversations, prescribing comfort medications, case management, and performing face-to-face patient encounters.
• Demonstrates excellent clinical skills
• Current CPR certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Solid computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Knowledgeable of federal and state regulations for home health and hospice

Responsibilities

• Engage in thoughtful and empathetic discussions with patients and families to establish and navigate their care goals.
• Prescribe and manage comfort medications to ensure the highest level of patient comfort and quality of life.
• Conduct thorough, face-to-face patient assessments to provide personalized care and support.
• Oversee and coordinate comprehensive patient care, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive and effective treatment plans.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Workplace Wellness
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vacation/PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Wages
• Referral Program
• Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
• Funeral Leave
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees