The Palliative Care team at CentraCare is hiring an Advance Practice Provider - NP, PA, or CNS

This Advance Practice Provider will join an existing multi-disciplinary team of 4 Advanced Practice Providers, 3 Physicians, 3 Registered Nurses, a Chaplain, and a Psychotherapist

Our Palliative Care team focuses on providing adults and children relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and the family. As our Medical Director suggests, Palliative Care can be looked at like a road trip, and as an_ Advance Practice Provider, you will be there to provide support along the way. 

What will my practice look like?

The Palliative Care Advance Practice Provider’s main function is to collaborate with patients and families with complex medical issues and health care providers in achieving optimal patient outcomes. Services include:

• Consultation for goals of care which may include facilitating family meetings for patients at the St. Cloud Hospital
• Symptom management
• End of life care needs
• Training, education and building internal/external relationships in support of palliative care 

 What kind of team will I be working with?

The Palliative Care Advance Practice Provider participates as a member of the palliative care team providing palliative care consultations to:

• Medical staff
• Patients and families
• Nurses
• Social services
• Spiritual care staff

What is the schedule for this position?

• Shifts will be Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
• 0.75 FTE - Full-time benefit eligible 
• No weekends (possibly in the future)
• No holidays (possibly in the future)
• No call (possibly in the future)

 EDUCATION

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Masters degree with formal training as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist in the same specialty area of practice in which they are certified. Minimum of 500 supervised clinical hours in palliative care or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in Hospice or Palliative Medicine is most preferred, geriatric and oncology experience also preferred. ACHPN (Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification required within 2 years of start date. Experience in geriatrics or oncology. Strong communication skills. Interest in leading and completing projects. Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in the care of patients with a life-limiting illness.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota required.

Current licensure as an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) in the State of Minnesota required.

Licensure or Certification as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist in the state of Minnesota required.

ANCC Board Certified as Clinical Nurse Specialist required. 

Written agreement (prescribing agreement) with a physician based on standards established by the Minnesota Nurses Association and the Minnesota Medical Association in a Memorandum of Understanding that defines the delegated responsibilities related to the prescription of drugs and therapeutic devices.

Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required prior to completion of unit orientation.

Successful completion of medical staff office credentialing must be completed prior to working without a preceptor. Successful completion of third-party payor credentialing must be completed prior to billing for services.

About CentraCare – St. Cloud, Minnesota 
CentraCare is a collaborative group of Central Minnesota healthcare professionals, working together to provide comprehensive, high-quality care, close to home. We aspire to be the leader in Minnesota for quality, safety, service, and value. 

• Central Minnesota's largest regional medical center
• Part of CentraCare Health
• Licensed for 489 beds
• “Truven Top 100” Hospital eleven times. St. Cloud Hospital is the only hospital in Minnesota that has received the Top 100 hospitals distinction 11 times.
• Designated Magnet hospital since 2004
• Level II Trauma Center- over 61,000 ER visits/year
• Recent $225-million construction project of a nine-floor wing featuring new surgery suites, including a state-of-the-art endovascular suite, a new ICU, CCU, CVTU, private patient rooms, NICU rooms with additional private rooms and Perinatology clinic
• 450 physicians on medical staff
• CentraCare Health has been on the list of “Best Places to Work in Minnesota” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
• CentraCare Health puts pride in retaining caring, skilled professionals who are committed to quality and a culture of "Our Best for You."

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CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.