PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Pediatric Pain/Palliative Care

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments focused on the pain and palliative care needs of children and families.
• Collaborate with pain and palliative care team members, patient/family and other referring providers to formulate, implement, coordinate, evaluate and modify pain and palliative care plans that are individualized, multimodal/comprehensive and evidence-based.
• Work with patients and families to determine their understanding of their child’s condition, proposed treatment plan and treatment options, provide appropriate education; discuss and develop goals of care and identify measurable treatment objectives.
• Assist the patient, family and primary care provider(s) with implementation of the plan of care in the home and community.
• Triage phone calls and provide assistance with home healthcare and hospice transitions.
• Assess and facilitate referrals and consultations to other services per patient needs.
• Complete documentation and billing procedures according to institutional and departmental guidelines. Ensure that documentation identifies goals of care and facilitates interdisciplinary communication.
• Demonstrate accountability for evaluation of clinical practice, including adherence to organizational, state and national practice standards and codes.
• Serves in a consultative and resource capacity to other divisions, departments, and the community.

Education, Research, and Quality Improvement

• Participate in the instruction and supervision of trainees.
• Participate in ongoing research and professional development of self and other staff.
• Advocate for improvements in pediatric pain and palliative care through interdisciplinary collaboration and participation in professional, private, and government organizations.
• Develop evidence-based standards of care and interventions for the care of pediatric pain and palliative care patients.
• Participate in patient care and department quality improvement projects, including evaluating the effectiveness of the health care delivery system in meeting the health care needs of pediatric pain and palliative care patients and families.
• Ensure comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments are being performed, treatment protocols are being followed, and goals and outcomes documented
• Aid in educating healthcare team members.
• Identify and evaluate data outcomes appropriate for pediatric pain and pediatric palliative care patients.
• Generate research questions regarding health care for pediatric pain and palliative patient populations.

Administrative

• Contribute toward the achievement of UI Children’s Hospital strategic initiatives.
• Participate as a representative of the pediatric pain and palliative care team as delegated.
• Utilize resources to promote efficient and effective care delivery of pediatric pain and palliative care.
• Define goals for professional growth and participate actively in professional activities and organizations.
• Engage in active and frequent self-care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity.