Nurse Practitioner - PRN - Palliative Care

About the role

Palliative Care Nurse providing direct patient and family care through consultations for individuals with serious illnesses, focusing on those with a prognosis of one year or less who are not eligible for hospice.

Responsibilities

• Applying evidence-based palliative medicine practices ethically and effectively across physical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, ethical, and safety domains, tailored to patient age.
• Utilizing clinical expertise to develop comprehensive care plans based on palliative care principles.
• Gathering detailed information from medical records, family, and caregivers, conducting thorough assessments, including physical, emotional, and spiritual evaluations.
• Completing assessments, interpreting findings, managing medications, diagnosing issues, initiating therapeutic plans, and evaluating outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN or APRN licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 5+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current BCLS certification, valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Advanced practice palliative care certification (ACHPN).
• Experience as APRN in Hospice, Palliative Care, or Oncology.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire is desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, including base pay and potential bonuses, based on experience and performance.
• Benefits include comprehensive packages, incentives, stock options, and 401k contributions.
• The role offers growth opportunities and a supportive work environment committed to equitable, patient-centered care.