Four Seasons is Hiring a Palliative Care NP/PA - Haywood Regional Near Asheville, NC
Are you looking for an incredibly REWARDING career? Do you want to be a part of a culture that VALUES you? 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 . 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. BenefitsOur Benefits. Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:
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- 20-29 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
Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Palliative Care Job Code: NP Reports To: Clinical Team Leader of Palliative Care Status: Exempt (Salaried) FT, PT, PRN: Full-time Shift: 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM On Call Rotation: Some nights and weekends phone call ( if included in contract) Location: Haywood Regional HospitalPosition SummaryProvide 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
Education Minimum Qualifications:
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
Intent & FunctionAll descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT INTENDED AS AND DO NOT CREATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS STATUS AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER. 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.