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Our accolades.
Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina [https://fourseasonscare.org/four-seasons-living-wage-certified/]. Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina. [https://fourseasonscare.org/four-seasons-living-wage-certified/]
Our benefits.
- Four seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:
- Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
- Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
- $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
- Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
- Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off Package: 20+ Days of PTO Per Year
- Up to 6 Paid Holidays
- Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- A Robust Employee Wellness Program [https://fourseasonscare.org/join-our-team/vibrant-4-life/]
- Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year
Nurse practitioner / Physician assistant - Palliative care
Reports To: Director of Hospital Palliative Care
Status: Salaried
FT, PT, PRN: Full Time
Shift: 40 hours per week, day shifts
Location: Henderson County and surrounding areas
Position summary
Provide patient care consultation and treatment to patients with serious illness with support from a collaborative physician.
Essential duties & responsibilities
- Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
- Provide direct client care consultations, to include participation in patient and family counseling and management of symptoms related to life-limiting conditions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains
- Take clinical call for palliative care clients
- Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the clients plan of care
- Create and maintain accurate patient records
- Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
- Serve as clinical resource for staff of Four Seasons, staff at facilities served, and providers in the community
- Maintain current medical education and appropriate licensure
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned
Knowledge, skills & abilities
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
- Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
- Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
- Basic data entry skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
- Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
- Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
- Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
- Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Minimum qualifications
Education
• Master’s degree and clinical rotation, preferred.
Experience
- 2 years of (post education) experience is required
- Palliative care experience preferred
Licensures & Certifications
- (if applicable)
- Current NP or PA Board Approved Certification
- Current NC Medical License in good standing
- Current DEA Registration in good standing
- Meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be appointed medical staff and qualify for privileges at partner facilities
- Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Summary of physical requirements
- Walking, standing, sitting
- Hand dexterity with gripping/grasping to include writing
Other duties
- Maintain current medical education and appropriate licensure
- Practice safety and infection control methods
- Maintain documentation of collaborative practice / supervision as appropriate for medical licensure.
