Nurse Practitioner Nonexempt CA (San_Francisco_Palliative_Medical_Pal

VITAS Healthcare•Milpitas, CA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

This role facilitates clarification of patient and family goals of care, and assists with access to appropriate support models of care such as hospice, rehabilitation, and on-going aggressive treatment. The Nurse Practitioner will assist with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions. This position involves consulting with a palliative care physician as needed, informing the primary physician of recommended services, and collaborating with other physicians. Additionally, the role includes educating facility staff, co-workers, and the community on palliative care services, attending internal Palliative Medical Associates of Palliative Care team meetings, and consulting with referring physicians and acute care teams to contribute to the patient's plan of care. The Nurse Practitioner will also prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documents, and prescribe medications including controlled substances as delegated and licensed after collaboration with physicians. The role may also involve assisting in the development of clinical practice guidelines and standards in support of quality palliative care.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience.
Licensed to practice in the state where Palliative Medical Associates is located.
Certified as ARNP-CRNP.
Master's of Science in Nursing-MSN required.
Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept.
Reliable transportation, current state driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Clinical nursing care experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.
Certification by a national body (ANCC, NBCHPN, AANP).
Palliative care ARNP preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitates clarification of patient and family goals of care.
Facilitates access to appropriate support models of care i.e. hospice, rehabilitation and on-going aggressive treatment.
Assists with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
Consults with palliative care physician as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services and collaborates with other physicians as needed.
Educates facility staff, co-workers and the community on all aspects of palliative care and the services provided by Palliative Medical Associates.
Attends and participates in internal Palliative Medical Associates of Palliative Care team meetings.
Consults with the referring physician, the acute care team and other involved providers to contribute to the patient’s plan of care.
Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physician.
Orders diagnostics / treatments as needed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physicians.
Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines / standards in support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor.