Advance Practice Nurse with Palliative Care Experience

About the role

The Advanced Practice Nurse will be responsible for conducting visits to patients on palliative care in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Communicate visit findings to designated members of the interdisciplinary team, including the National Director of Palliative Care. Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i.e., hospice, rehabilitation, ongoing aggressive treatment). Consult with other members of the interdisciplinary team to contribute to the patient's plan of care. Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents. Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care as needed. Ensure collaboration with patients, caregivers, medical directors and members of IDT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visits to patients on palliative care in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Communicate visit findings to designated members of the interdisciplinary team, including the National Director of Palliative Care.
• Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i.e., hospice, rehabilitation, on-going aggressive treatment).
• Consult with other members of the interdisciplinary team to contribute to the patient's plan of care.
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents.
• Aid in the development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care as needed.
• Ensure collaboration with patients, caregivers, medical directors and members of IDT.

Requirements

• Must have a Nurse Practitioner's license in the state of operations.
• Must have 2-4 years experience working within hospice or related field.
• Palliative care experience preferred.
• Must have a Master's Degree.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable source of transportation.
• Willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
Multiple Medical Plans Including Pharmacy
Including Teladoc
Multiple Dental Plans
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Whole Life Insurance
Medicare Employee Assistance Legal Plan
Commuter Benefits
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees.