Palliative Care: Nurse Practitioner - Borger/Fritch Area

FMC Services, LLC • Amarillo, TX

15d

About The Position

Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families; to consult with the patients' attending physician, in consultation with the palliative physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure quality care.

Requirements

• Gradate 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
• 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.
• Valid auto liability insurance.
• Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience as an APN in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families
• Consult with the patients' attending physician, in consultation with the palliative physician
• Provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure quality care

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree