What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Illumia?
Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Illness Management at Illumia Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner in Advanced Illness Management at Illumia Health provides specialized palliative care, working collaboratively with healthcare teams to develop personalized treatment plans. Responsible for diagnosing, treating, and supporting patients with advanced illnesses, the role emphasizes ethical clinical practices and comprehensive patient assessments.
Illumia Health is a fast-growing part of Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and palliative care. Our clinical teams serve as an extension of physicians' care, partnering with them and other specialists to offer advanced illness management, a specialized form of high-touch palliative care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of illness while improving quality of life wherever our patients call home.
About the Role:
We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That's why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.
- Facilitate advanced illness management and palliative care for patients, ensuring a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, while demonstrating excellent clinical skills and ethical, relevant judgment.
- Work in collaboration with the Professional Services Corporation (PSC) Physician or supervising physician, Primary Care Physician, and other palliative team members to deliver advanced illness management and palliative care by providing diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients referred to the company.
- Take responsibility for advanced illness management from the initial assessment through discharge.
About You:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care and collaborating with healthcare teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Independent decision making and self-motivation.
- Working knowledge or understanding of: principles of Palliative Medicine, including when a patient may be appropriate for home health or hospice care; Medicare/Medicaid regulations; and interdisciplinary process;
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of Gentiva and licensing board.
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision plans, wellness program and resources, generous paid time off, and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Wellness Program and Resources
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities
