Spectrum Medical Partners·Fort Myers, Florida
The provider is responsible for conducting rounds in skilled nursing facilities to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for palliative care patients. Key duties include managing care plans, performing cognitive screenings, and coordinating with physicians and families to align treatment with patient goals.
Surrounding areas: Estero, Fort. Myers and Cape Coral
SNF Facilities: 1099
The duties of a Palliative Care, Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner, APRN mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, making rounds in the skilled nursing facilities, communicating to patients, facility staff members, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients. MUST HAVE/QUALITY OF LIFE/ PALLIATIVE CARE EXPERIENCE.
Our program is grounded in the idea that quality of life reflects a person’s total well-being—physically, emotionally, and socially—including both positive and challenging elements.
We provide care not just at end-of-life, but at any point where a patient’s symptoms, cognitive health, or day-to-day function are starting to impact their quality of life. We focus on early needs identification, collaborative care planning, and aligning treatment with each person’s goals.
🧠 Cognitive Assessments We include formal cognitive screenings at intake to identify early decline, support communication, and ensure appropriate surrogate decision-making where needed.
🗂️ Goals of Care Conversations We guide patients and families through structured conversations about what matters most—making sure care aligns with values, preferences, and long-term priorities.
🏥 Discharge & Functional Planning We support transitions from hospitals or SNFs by helping families understand a patient’s new level of function and prepare for home care, outpatient follow-up, or other support services.
Palliative care isn’t about stopping care—it’s about improving the experience. Our team works closely with PCPs, specialists, and discharge planners to ensure care is person-centered, coordinated, and values-driven. We meet people where they are and help them move forward with clarity and dignity.
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Examine patients and record history 2.
Adhere to proper charting protocols 3.
Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan 4.
Order or execute tests or images as needed 5.
Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician 6.
Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient 7.
Administer or prescribe treatment and medications 8.
Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease 9.
Inoculate and vaccinate as required 10.
Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being 11.
Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities 12.
Other responsibilities as assigned
1. Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing 2. Current National Board Certification 3. Current DEA 4. Post Acute experience preferred
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
1. Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills 2. Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability 3. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare 4. Experience in Palliative care
1. Prior experience using an electronic medical records system 2. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
Relationship reporting: Reports to the Supervisory Palliative Physician
Market context
In Florida, physician openings are typically shaped by steady demand from large health systems, outpatient groups, and growing patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical credentials, current BLS certification, and readiness to work in fast-paced care settings; this posting also notes no prior experience is required, with a preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential match and prepare examples of patient-care experience before applying.