Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
About The Position
Klarus Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a dedicated, professional Nurse Practitioner to serve patients enrolled in its palliative care services in San Antonio, Texas, and surrounding areas. The role involves face-to-face visits and is PRN (per diem). It offers a flexible schedule, autonomy, work-life balance, and competitive compensation. The Nurse Practitioner assists 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 (IDG) to help ensure quality care. The position includes an on-call requirement of one to two weeks per month.
Requirements
- Graduate 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.
- Two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
- Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life care.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
- Availability for an on-call requirement of one to two weeks per month.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a clinical care setting is preferred.
- Hospice or home health experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the IDG to ensure appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
- Consult with and assist the IDG in developing patient and family plans of care to ensure quality care.
- Consult with and educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, and end-of-life care.
- Provide training to other staff as needed.
- Perform and document visits to patients and families according to the plan of care and their needs.
- Interact with attending and consulting physicians regarding palliative care, in collaboration with the hospice physician.
- Consult with and educate other IDG members on a PRN basis about clinical issues related to palliation.
- Actively participate in the IDG and communicate effectively, promptly, and appropriately.
- Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Face-to-face per-visit rate
- Additional monthly stipend for on-call duties, attending IDG meetings, documentation, and related work
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive compensation
- Autonomy
- Work-life balance
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Education Level
Associate degree
