Jobs · Healthcare · Arizona

Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Optum · Tucson, AZ · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$96k–$144k/yrPart-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates effective and ethical use of approved evidence-based palliative medicine practices in the delivery of all patient care based on physical, emotional, spiritual, psycho/social, ethical, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
  • Demonstrates knowledgeable clinical expertise by incorporating palliative care body of knowledge to formulate an effective plan of care.
  • Gathers pertinent information systematically from all sources, including medical records, family history, and caregivers, and thorough specialty physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual clinical patient assessment.
  • Completes a comprehensive assessment utilizing the palliative care domains of assessment, interprets findings, conducts medication reconciliation, and formulates problem-related diagnoses, initiates plan of care utilizing therapeutic interventions, and evaluates the results of these actions for adequate outcome responses.

Required Qualifications

  • RN/APRN licensure in state of practice.
  • Nurse Practitioner/CNS with prescriptive authority.
  • BCLS licensure.
  • Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
  • Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year as APRN in Hospice, Palliative Care, or Oncology.
  • Advanced practice palliative care certification (ACHPN).

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The salary for this role will range from $95,686 to $143,530 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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