Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution or match
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance and education reimbursement
• Reimbursement for certifications
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab and continuing education
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation package