Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Northside Hospital Cherokee

Northside Hospital • Canton, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing healthcare system. We are expanding the quality and reach of our care to patients and communities, creating opportunities for healthcare professionals. The Palliative Medicine program at Northside Hospital (NSH) focuses on the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients facing complex or life-limiting illnesses at any point during their disease process. Our goal is to reduce suffering and improve the quality of life for these patients and their families, in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an Accredited College or University
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in area of clinical focus
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in nursing
• Experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics or palliative medicine
• Certification in palliative care, Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) or Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACPHN), within (24) twenty four months of hire or transfer
• BLS Certification every two (2) years

Nice To Haves

• ACLS Certification every two (2) years

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Palliative Interdisciplinary team, this position will play a pivotal role in providing palliative medicine consultation for seriously ill patients and their families.
• Duties include comprehensive medical and psychosocial evaluation of patients and families.
• Skilled and meticulous symptom management.
• Involvement and participation in discharge planning and continuity of care efforts according to NSH standards of care.
• Educational efforts in palliative medicine are key elements of this work.
• Promotes excellence in care and customer service to all patients served.
• Serves as a role model of excellence in nursing knowledge and clinical practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior