Palliative Care-Advanced Practice RN
About The Position
St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a Palliative Care Advanced Practice RN to join a diverse interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, chaplaincy, social work, nursing, and pharmacy support. The practice includes an inpatient palliative medicine consulting service and an outpatient palliative clinic. The APRN reviews clinical information and completes consultations and follow-ups in a timely manner. The role works with the interdisciplinary treatment team to determine goals of care for patients with cancer-related or life-limiting chronic illnesses and collaborates with palliative care physicians on symptom management. The APRN provides extensive education about chronic diseases and their effects on quality of life, communicates changes to the plan of care to the treatment team and other providers, and provides required on-call coverage for palliative care. St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician-led, multispecialty group with 517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providers, and more than 2,000 non-provider associates. It serves more than 409,000 patients through more than 121 practices in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio, in partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare. The organization describes itself as mission- and values-driven, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork, and excellence. It is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of expertise.
- Excellent observation, problem-solving, mathematical, and nursing skills.
- Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professionals.
Nice To Haves
- One year of nurse practitioner experience preferred.
- One year of hospice or palliative nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review clinical information and complete new consultations and follow-ups in a timely manner.
- Work with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in determining goals of care for patients with cancer-related or life-limiting chronic illnesses.
- Collaborate with palliative care physicians regarding symptom management needs.
- Provide extensive education about chronic diseases and their impact on quality of life.
- Communicate changes to the plan of care to the treatment team, including other providers.
- Provide on-call coverage for palliative care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
