Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Klarus Hospice • San Antonio, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Klarus Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a dedicated and 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 assisting with oversight of patients’ clinical care and treatment, consulting with attending physicians in consultation with the hospice physician, and providing clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to support quality care. The position offers a flexible schedule and autonomy and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical care setting experience 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 as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with the hospice physician.
• Consult with and provide education to other IDG members on a PRN basis regarding clinical issues related to palliation.
• Actively participate in the IDG.
• Communicate effectively, promptly, and appropriately.
• Inform physicians and other personnel about changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, while evaluating patient and family responses to care.

Benefits

• Face-to-face per-visit rate.
• Additional monthly stipend for on-call duties, attending IDG meetings, documentation, and related activities.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule.
• Autonomy.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree