Palliative Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem) - Palliative Medicine
About The Position
The Palliative Medicine Service Nurse Practitioner functions under general Nurse Practitioner Standardized Procedure approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (CIDP). The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician and through implementation of standardized procedures. The NP reports to the Director of Nursing Support Services and is responsible for working in collaboration with a physician, and other palliative care team members, in an active practice to deliver palliative care and related health care services to patients and families. The NP possesses skills and knowledge to provide excellent patient care, offers a high level of compassion and comfort discussing end-of-life issues and pain and symptom management to develop the patient’s plan of care. The NP will also educate patients and families in terms of services provided by Palliative Care and will provide education and in-services on Palliative Care, as requested.
Requirements
- As required for state of CA license as an RN and certified nurse practitioner.
- Master’s Degree in Nursing required (Exception: Nurse Practitioners qualified or certified as a NP in California or any other state prior to January 1, 2008).
- Currently licensed in California as an NP.
- Certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners to practice in the State of California (Certification from ANCC, ACNPC-AG or AANP as a nurse practitioner).
- Current RN licensure and a registered professional nurse authorized in California to practice as a nurse practitioner in accordance with California law.
- A furnishing license issued by the Board of Registered Nursing.
- A current DEA number from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for schedule II-IV controlled substances.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS is required.
- Excellent assessment, diagnosis and treatment skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Self-directed, motivated, and highly organized.
Nice To Haves
- Education and/or work experience in palliative care preferred.
- Palliative Care certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician and through implementation of standardized procedures.
- Works in collaboration with a physician and other palliative care team members to deliver palliative care and related health care services to patients and families.
- Provides excellent patient care, offering a high level of compassion and comfort discussing end-of-life issues and pain and symptom management to develop the patient’s plan of care.
- Educates patients and families regarding services provided by Palliative Care.
- Provides education and in-services on Palliative Care, as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
