Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

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Position

Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Pay

$95,000 - $105,000 per year Depending on Experience

The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the palliative care patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status). Palliative care clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other health care team members including hospice and home health

• At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:
• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.
• 2.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
• 3.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities 4.
• Implements interventions to support the patient with chronic conditions to decrease recurring hospitalizations.