Nurse Practitioner GGL Community-Based Palliative Medicine

GBMC HealthCare

136d • $80,363 - $133,809

About The Position

Under general supervision, accountable for the palliative clinical management (to include, but not limited to symptom management, advance care planning, and counseling and supportive services), as well as the care coordination of those patients living with serious illness and who are becoming increasingly limited in their ability to perform personal activities of daily living, independently, in the community-based setting. The community-based setting includes patients’ homes, private residences, senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner program.
• At least five (5) years of related experience in a healthcare environment.
• At least one (1) year of Geriatric or Palliative NP experience at patients’ home, within skilled rehab, long term care or assisted living settings.
• At least one (1) year of Home Care or Hospice/Palliative Care.
• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult, Family or Geriatrics.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice and Palliative Care Certified is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes Consultant responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
• Performs initial history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation, including medication reconciliation.
• Reviews, Instructs and Completes Advanced Care Planning with patient and/or families with initial meeting and subsequent visits, as needed and indicated.
• Writes appropriate orders related to newly diagnosed and pre-existing conditions, in coordination with the primary care provider and/or specialists involved with care.
• Ensures review, consent for, and enrollment in the chronic care management program as appropriate.
• Communicates findings with HBPC team and coordinates plan of care.
• Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in collaboration with the referring physician, as appropriate and alters treatment modalities as needed.
• Evaluates nursing, medical, social and educational needs on assigned patients.
• Initiates referral to appropriate community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
• Writes/Types progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
• Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract.
• Makes immediate referral of acute and or life threatening patient conditions to emergency department or hospice as appropriate per patient care plan.
• Acts as a clinical resource.
• Actively supports and participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives.
• Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs.
• Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime.
• Acts a liaison for the GGL group to our Community partners, our hospital partners, and our governmental partners.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off.
• Free parking.
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC 'if applicable'.
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center 'if applicable'.
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees