Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
About The Position
First Choice Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a PRN (per diem) dedicated and professional Nurse Practitioner to join our team serving our patients currently enrolled in our palliative care services in the Boise, ID and surrounding areas doing face to face visits. This role offers work-life balance, a flexible schedule, autonomy, and competitive compensation. The primary functions include assisting in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families, consulting with the patients’ attending physician in consultation with the hospice physician, and providing clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary group to ensure quality care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
- Current Driver’s License.
- Two years' experience as an APN, clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.
- Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
- On-call requirement 1-2 weeks a month.
Responsibilities
- Assists in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families.
- Consults with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician.
- Provides clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary group to ensure quality care.
- Collaborates with the IDG in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
- Consults with and assists in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.
- Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care.
- Provides training to other staff as needed.
- Performs and documents visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need.
- Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician.
- Consults with and provides education to other IDG members on a prn basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.
- Actively participates in the IDG.
- Communicates effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times.
- Informs physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.
Benefits
- Face to face per visit rate
- Additional monthly stipend paid for on-call, attending IDG meetings, documentation etc.
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
