The Nurse Practitioner manages health problems and coordinates care for palliative care patients, functioning independently to perform age-appropriate history and physicals for complex patients. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing treatments, and facilitating patient transitions within and between healthcare settings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of accredited nursing and Nurse Practitioner programs, holding current APRN licensure, and must obtain Nurse Practitioner certification in Hospice or Palliative Care within one year. A minimum of five years of clinical hospice and palliative care experience is required, with two years in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred.
$43.50 / hr. - $48.00 / hr. 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. Full Time 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
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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.
Benefits
Health Savings Account
Paid Training
Flexible Scheduling
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive Salary
Bonus Eligibility
Mileage Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities
Paid Time Off/Holidays
Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401 (K) plan with company match
Implements interventions to support the patient with chronic conditions to decrease recurring hospitalizations.
5.
Assists with the provision of palliative care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
6.
Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
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Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
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Collaborates with primary care physicians/NP by making appropriate referrals, follow up calls, and coordination of care.
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Facilitates patient and family decision making by providing education on palliative care for chronic conditions, end of life care, advance directives, and chronic care management.
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Provides accurate, bedside, legible documentation in patient’s medical records, using appropriate billing codes.
Qualifications
1.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 2.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program 3.
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure 4.
Nurse Practitioner certification in Hospice or Palliative Care within 1 year of starting the position 5.
Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 6.
Minimum of 5 years OR clinical hospice and palliative care experience.
2 years’ experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred.
If you see yourself as a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. EOE
