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Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Eden Health

#Hospice Care #Palliative Care #Nurse Practitioner #Medical Director #National Certification #Patient Care Services #Advanced Directives #Board of Registered Nursing

Unknown On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

Safford, Arizona

Quick overview

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary medical care to patients with chronic or life-limiting illnesses through assessments and care plan updates. They also collaborate with physicians and provide education on palliative and hospice care to staff and the community.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and a valid state Board of Registered Nursing license. National certification is required, and previous experience in hospice care is preferred.

postgraduate degreeCare PlanningPatient AssessmentPatient EducationMedication ReviewPalliative CareGrief CounselingHospice CareAdvanced Directives

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously but in collaboration with Physicians to provide primary medical care to patients with chronic or life limiting illnesses that require Palliative or Hospice care interventions.
The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for rounding in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, reviewing patients currently on our services and updating care plans accordingly. Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner will assess, review medication, create an appropriate care plan, provide and evaluate care. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner will assist with advanced directives and discuss goals of care and the disease process, progression, and grief process with patients and caregivers.

The Nurse Practitioner will work with the Director of Patient Care Services and Executive Director to provide education on Palliative and Hospice care within the community as well as agency staff regularly.

Current license from the state Board of Registered Nursing
Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner’s Program
National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or certification eligible. Certification must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment
A minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
Previous Hospice experience preferred
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
Must be able to perform patient care as needed

Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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