Per Diem Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Our core values of Community, Compassion, Empowerment, and Excellence are at the heart of our culture and everything we do. The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides palliative care consultation visits in the community setting, including home, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Palliative care consultation visits may include serious illness conversations, goals of care discussions, advanced care planning/directives, symptom assessment and symptom management recommendations with an emphasis on patient goals and quality of life. The Palliative Nurse Practitioner coordinates with the patient’s health care team through planning and effective communication. Competitive Rates Day Shifts Benefits for this position include: Longevity Benefit Retirement account Continuing Education Gym Discount AAA Membership Job Highlights for Per Diem Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner: Flexible Schedule Monday through Friday Highly autonomous Family-oriented culture that fosters teamwork and excellence Strong clinical support and educational resources Opportunities to grow and expand your skill set based upon your own personal goals and aspirations
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
- Current nursing licensure in State
- Master's degree with a minimum of (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of (1) year hospice or palliative care experience preferred
- Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State
- Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills
- Proof of Flu vaccination
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license
- Automobile insurance
- Physical exam within the last year
- Two-step TB test
Nice To Haves
- Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
Responsibilities
- Performs palliative care consultations, and follow up visits with accurate and timely documentation
- Performs Palliative Care follow up visits based on individualized care plan
- Collaborates regularly with attending physician(s) and Hospice and Palliative Medical Director
- Provides education on trajectory of advanced illness
- Assists in care coordination to meet patient goals, clinical needs and symptom management
Benefits
- Longevity Benefit
- Retirement account
- Continuing Education
- Gym Discount
- AAA Membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
