Nurse Practitioner GGL Integrative Palliative Care - AAMC Weekender

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

3d•$109,502 - $164,254

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Nurse Practitioner is accountable for the clinical management of patients in accordance with State and National regulatory agency standards. This role provides integrative and palliative care in assigned areas, including the Emergency Department and patient units in a consulting role. The Nurse Practitioner evaluates and treats patients, collaborates with physicians and nursing staff, develops integrative treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and documents care. The position also supports patient and family education, staff wellness, clinical resources, performance improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Adult, Family, or Geriatrics; inpatient positions may include Acute Care certification.
National and State certification as required for the relevant position, including DEA and CDS.
Completion of a healthcare-provider CPR course.
At least five years of related experience in a healthcare environment.
At least one year of related experience in Hospice and/or Palliative care.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time, including when dealing with patients and families in stressful situations.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Skill in leading, motivating, and developing others.
Skill in teaching nurses, physicians, and other clinical and non-clinical staff.
Skill in using computers and a variety of personal productivity applications.
Effective written and oral communication skills for communicating and relating with staff, the public, physicians, and insurers.
Analytical ability to problem solve and develop goals, objectives, clinical protocols, critical paths, case-management practices, and policies and procedures.
Ability to work under varying degrees of stress and adjust to changes in the work environment.
Skill in caring for patients and families facing serious illness and/or end-of-life concerns.
Skill in applying principles and practices of integrative medicine and health.
Ability to work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature variances, and in the Emergency Department and patient units in a consulting role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Palliative Care.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care through the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN), or equivalent.
Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) designation.
Personal or professional experience with integrative medicine or complementary modalities.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
Perform and document an initial integrative/palliative history and physical.
Write standard orders in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions and patient care requirements.
Discuss physical or emotional findings that may interfere with care with the attending physician and nursing staff.
Create integrative treatment plans incorporating mind-body connection, stress management, health behaviors, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management, patient and family as the unit of care, and end-of-life care.
Continuously evaluate patient progress in collaboration with the attending physician and alter treatment modalities as needed.
Evaluate nursing, medical, social, and educational needs of assigned patients.
Initiate referrals to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient needs and document them in progress notes.
Write progress notes documenting pertinent information about patient progress and treatment.
Establish medical diagnoses in compliance with the contract.
Refer problems requiring consultation to the physician or designee and document the referral; immediately refer acute or life-threatening conditions and document findings and treatment plans.
Perform and document technical functions authorized by the job description, delegation agreement, approved NP agreement, and hospital policy; report abnormal findings and monitor and document patient responses.
Act as a clinical resource and actively support and participate in nursing and/or hospital performance-improvement initiatives.
Lead staff wellness activities as directed by the supervisor and participate in clinician wellness activities as directed.
Meet patient and family educational needs, including teaching about preventive care, current medical conditions, and treatment regimens.
Plan and review home-care instructions with patients and families when needed, including community-resource and hospital-based ancillary-service needs.
Educate and support patients and families using integrative/palliative principles to facilitate well-being.
Pursue educational advancement and continuing certification, attend required in-service training, and pursue continuing education in integrative/palliative care.
Perform activities that facilitate personal growth and professional development.
Articulate and carry out a self-care plan and self-assess and communicate effectively about burnout, compassion fatigue, grief, and other stresses associated with caring for seriously ill patients and families.