Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Full Time Day

HopeHealth•Providence, RI

17d•$120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

HopeHealth is seeking an experienced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner for its affiliate HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. The position collaborates with referring providers and appropriate consultants to relieve suffering for patients and families facing serious illness. The nurse practitioner assesses symptoms and recommends care to relieve burdens such as pain, dyspnea, anxiety, and fatigue. The role also involves communicating serious news and helping patients and families establish care goals compassionately and clearly. This highly collaborative position serves as an expert in hospice and palliative care and covers South County Hospital in Rhode Island. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The salary range is $120,000–$145,000 per year, depending on experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited master's degree program in nursing and/or a clinical doctorate program in nursing.
Certification as a Family, Geriatric, or Adult Nurse Practitioner and registration as a nurse practitioner in Rhode Island.
One to three years of experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant; at least two years of experience in geriatrics, acute care, hospice, or oncology.
Current Rhode Island and Massachusetts licenses as a registered nurse and registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Current Rhode Island and Massachusetts prescriptive authority licenses, Rhode Island and Massachusetts controlled-substance licenses, and a DEA license.
Valid driver's license and an insured, well-maintained automobile that meets state and/or agency requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in palliative care.
Experience with pain and symptom management.
Knowledge of third-party reimbursement procedures and requirements.
Hospice and palliative care experience and certification as an advanced practitioner in hospice and palliative care.
Primary care experience in a hospital or nursing home.

Responsibilities

Provide new and follow-up consultations for seriously ill adults in inpatient and outpatient settings, including homes, assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, hospitals, and clinics.
Complete pain assessments and make pain-management recommendations.
Assess and recommend management of non-pain symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, dyspnea, and anxiety.
Assess disease trajectory and comorbidities and formulate prognosis in conjunction with treating physicians.
Foster positive, collaborative relationships with referring medical providers and entities as a seasoned consultant.
Make recommendations about further treatment and end-of-life options based on prognosis and elicited patient and family goals.
Counsel patients and families and coordinate care with providers and facilities.
Improve clinical outcomes by conducting research or applying research findings.
Follow HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care policies and procedures and applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
Complete accurate and appropriate documentation and submit billing in a timely manner.
Apply organizational values and comply with policies and objectives related to quality assurance, safety, environment, infection control, and HIPAA.
Serve as an expert in hospice and palliative medicine, provide formal and informal education, and act as a preceptor to students or new hires.