Per Diem Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice · New London, NH · 3 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides palliative care consultation visits in the community setting, including home, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Palliative care consultation visits may include serious illness conversations, goals of care discussions, advanced care planning/directives, symptom assessment and symptom management recommendations with an emphasis on patient goals and quality of life. The Palliative Nurse Practitioner coordinates with the patient's health care team through planning and effective communication.
Responsibilities
- Performs palliative care consultations, and follow up visits with accurate and timely documentation
- Performs Palliative Care follow up visits based on individualized care plan
- Collaborates regularly with attending physician(s) and Hospice and Palliative Medical Director
- Provides education on trajectory of advanced illness
- Aids in care coordination to meet patient goals, clinical needs and symptom management
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
- Current nursing licensure in State
- Master's degree with a minimum of (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience required
- Hospice or palliative care experience preferred
- Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills
- Proof of Flu vaccination
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license
- Automobile insurance
- Physical exam within the last year
- Two-step TB test
Benefits
- Longevity Benefit
- Retail account
- Continuing Education
- Gym Discount
- AAA Membership