Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner PRN

AccentCare • Columbia, MD

78d • $38 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

As a PRN/Part-Time Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care at AccentCare, you will join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence in patient care. This position is located in Columbia, MD, covering the St. Agnes area. The role involves caring for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses, developing and implementing clinical plans of care, and providing support to patients and their families. AccentCare is committed to fostering a workplace that prioritizes the physical, financial, and mental well-being of its employees.

Requirements

• Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing.
• One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of agency operation.
• Active DEA license in the state where care is being provided.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role, preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.
• Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which program provides services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical plans of care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses.
• Perform patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations on aggressive symptom-management.
• Monitor patient progress; update the Medical Director, Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning; and patient/family teaching.
• Maintain communication with the supervisory physician(s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis.
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Palliative Care staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family.
• May provide support at time of death.
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the State Board of Nursing.
• Participate in continuum of care for patients that are hospice appropriate and ongoing education programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app.
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree