Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and urgent assessments: Availability Monday – Friday, 8a-5p local time. 100 visits per month minimum; adjusted for PTO and part-time status.
• Carries a minimum patient census load of 80 patients, may increase depending on market needs.
• Ability to triage consults by patient acuity.
• Provides bedside palliative care with patient/family education.
• Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice.
• Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.
• Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Performs other therapeutic measures as indicated.
• Consults with palliative care physician or designees as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as needed.
• Assists in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals.
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
• Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements.
• Completes accurate billing and coding activities for all patient encounters according to CMS guidelines.
• Provides training and ongoing education and onboarding support for staff.
• Engages in active and frequent self-care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity.
• Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the Organization.
• Aids patients and families in identification of goals of treatment and ongoing plans of care at every visit. Communicates these goals among Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Collaborates/communicates with Medical Director, attending Physician, hospital staff, and IDT:
• Participates in monthly IDT meeting with market team.
• Collaborates/communicates with IDT needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.
• Affords assistance to other IDT members as needed.
• Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
• Completes and submits required clinical documentation within 24 hours of visit completion.
• Educates patient and caregiver regarding:
• Care of patient.
• Disease process.
• Goal setting.
• Symptom control.
• Treatment options.
• Prognosis.
• Advance Care Planning.
• Supervises nurse trainees, including graduate and advance practice nurses in field placements.
• Participates in supervision of other trainees, including medical students, residents, fellows, and social work and psychology trainees.
• Requires regular regional travel, involving driving within a 60-mile radius.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience required; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. Must be able to travel. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, such as patient and Company files.

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered CNS or Nurse Practitioner license in state of employment required.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult, Family, Acute, or Geriatric required.
• Active NPI number.
• Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs.
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A culture of belonging where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Pay

$123,260 - $139,917 / year.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to include nights and weekends.