Inpatient Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About the role

An Advanced Practitioner is sought to join the Palliative Medicine team, primarily supporting inpatient needs at a medical center.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients using evidence-based practices.
• Document thoroughly in electronic medical records, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe appropriate therapies.
• Adjust or discontinue medications as needed, and communicate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to ensure coordinated care.
• Perform procedures within the scope of nurse practitioner licensure and act as a patient advocate by providing safe, ethical, and understandable health education.
• Evaluate medical management and test results, reporting significant findings to collaborating physicians, and adhere to organizational policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner.
• Ability to perform procedures within the scope of nurse practitioner licensure.

Skills

• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment, fulfill job-specific obligations, and comply with organizational policies.