Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Southeast Health • Dothan, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified registered nurse practitioner functions primarily as an advanced practice provider (APP) in the inpatient setting, co-managing and facilitating the daily care of acute and complex chronically ill patients from admission to discharge. Performs advanced and specialized nursing tasks, providing patient care and performing certain medical functions within the scope of the APP. Possesses a strong foundation in evidence based practice and education and accepts the responsibility for providing an environment of safe quality care. Demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competence, sound clinical judgment and professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills. Performs timely and compliant documentation and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation. Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.

Requirements

• Academic preparation and degree as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner of Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with current licensure in the state of Alabama.
• BCLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Successful completion of SAMC pharmacology exam.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation.
• Basic Typing skills and Computer Literacy
• Effective Telephone Techniques
• Manual dexterity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees