What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner position at Hospice of Chattanooga?
Overview
Palliative Care Services is currently hiring full time Compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioners to provide patient care in and around the Chattanooga Area!
The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides palliative care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions, management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, coordinating and collaborating with patients, families and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face-to-face assessments and evaluates palliative care eligibility as assigned in consultation with the palliative care interdisciplinary team.
Who we are:
At Palliative Care Services, we take immense pride in being a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our mission-driven and patient-centric approach sets us apart, and we are rapidly expanding. We are looking for skilled individuals like you to be part of our journey as we continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our commitment to our colleagues is unwavering, and we offer an exceptional compensation package and industry-leading benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
- A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
- Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
- Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
- Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team
Responsibilities
- Provides medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
- Consults with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director and other healthcare practitioners regarding the patient's eligibility for palliative care, ongoing care needs and medical management related to the patient's terminal condition.
- Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
- Educates/counsels patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to identify the goals of care and to meet the total needs of patients and family/caregiver.
- Makes recommendations to the Hospice Medical Director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for palliative care.
- Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for palliative care services.
Qualifications
- Master's degree with a minimum of one(1) year hospice or palliative care experience as an RN or NP preferred.
- Holds current unencumbered license in the State of Practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
- Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, articulating complex problems if they arise.
- Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification if required by state.
