Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Lifecare Home Health Family•Chula, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eternal Faith is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Palliative Care Services. The Nurse Practitioner assists physicians in overseeing clinical care and treatment for patients and families, consults with attending physicians in collaboration with the hospice physician, and provides clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to support quality care. The role includes face-to-face documentation and home visits for palliation and management of patients’ terminal illnesses and related conditions. The Nurse Practitioner serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team and reports to the Hospice Administrator. The position involves supporting patient- and family-centered palliative and end-of-life care, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, educating patients, families, and staff, and completing required patient assessments and documentation. Work takes place in patient homes and may involve local travel, flexible scheduling, and assigned on-call duties.

Requirements

Graduate of a baccalaureate school of nursing and a Nurse Practitioner-focused master’s or doctoral nursing program.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Current driver’s license.
Two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse; experience in a clinical care setting is preferred, including hospice or home health.
Knowledge of the psychosocial, ethical, legal, and medical aspects of hospice care.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients’ families, staff, the Governing Body, the Interdisciplinary Team, and physicians.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Commitment to patient-centered care and family support.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, travel locally, and respond to PRN emergency calls.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and address individualized psychosocial needs.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information about patient conditions and health status.
Ability to listen attentively and understand information, ask appropriate questions, and avoid interrupting at inappropriate times.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions and use logic and reasoning to assess alternatives.
Ability to view a tablet and Electronic Health Record and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.
Ability to determine resources needed to provide quality patient care.
Ability to travel to patient homes and office or support-center locations to deliver care or provide education.

Nice To Haves

End-of-life or palliative accreditation, certification, or specialty practice is desirable; examples include an HPM Fellowship, HPM Certification, ABMS, AOA, and HMDCB.
Experience in a clinical care setting, hospice, or home health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
Consult with and assist the team in developing patient and family plans of care.
Educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, and end-of-life care; provide staff training as needed.
Perform and document visits based on the plan of care and patient and family needs.
Coordinate with attending and consulting physicians regarding palliative care, in collaboration with the hospice physician.
Provide clinical education and consultation to other team members regarding palliation as needed.
Participate actively in the Interdisciplinary Group/Team and communicate effectively, promptly, and appropriately.
Inform physicians and other personnel about changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
Complete assigned face-to-face encounters before the third benefit period and each subsequent period, and provide assessment results to the hospice physician.
Provide clinical direction and education to clinical staff, serve as a role model, and consult with attending physicians.
Communicate with the medical community and attending physicians as needed to support optimal patient care and act as a liaison.
Conduct home visits, patient assessments, and interventions as requested by the team; provide consultation on palliative and end-of-life care and complete face-to-face assessments as needed.
Support the hospice’s goals and vision and promote its philosophy and administrative policies.
Promote compliance with fiscal intermediaries and other third-party payors through education, coaching, and assistance.
Maintain professional growth and competency and provide care using OSHA infection-control measures.
Work with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient and family needs are met.
Submit required paperwork accurately and on time.
Meet industry caseload and productivity standards.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, team members, and other healthcare professionals.