Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Empatia • Part-time • Spencer, IN, United States, IN, United States • 2d ago

Overview:

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

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. 

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner facilitates palliative care for Gentiva Palliative Care patients, ensuring a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, while demonstrating excellent clinical skills and ethical, relevant judgment. Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of the Palliative Medical Director (if required under State law).

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:

Work in collaboration with the Palliative Care Medical Director and other palliative team members to deliver palliative care by providing diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients referred to palliative care.
Take responsibility for patient palliative care from the initial assessment through discharge. Assessment at a minimum should include: disease-specific changes, decline or change in function, nutrition and/or cognition, inadequately controlled pain or other distressing symptoms, falls, infections or similar events, the impact of the disease burden on the patient's condition, caregiver and/or family's quality of life.
Establish the palliative plan of care, individualized for each patient, in consultation with the patient, family and other members of the Palliative Care Team.
Facilitate obtaining care for patient when a need is identified in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Participates in evening/weekend call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.
Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, in accordance with state law. Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests within the scope of professional practice. Order treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.
Communicate clinical findings to the Palliative Medical Director as needed, but no less than bi-weekly. Re-assess effectiveness of care plan on a regular basis and modify as needed.
Maintain effective working relationships with supportive care team (e.g., Social Worker, Spiritual Care Coordinator), as applicable, and involve team when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate and document clinical findings, treatment plan and care provided in the patient's medical record in a manner consistent with acceptable standards in order to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
Knowledgeable of Palliative Medicine Quality Measures collection, documentation and reporting.

About You:

Nurse Practitioner Requirements:

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

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.
Must be able to work efficiently with point of care software.

Education/Experience:

Minimum of Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, or an equivalent as allowed under state law
Minimum of two years Nurse Practitioner experience
Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred
Practice experience with Part B billing
Able to work autonomously in an Advanced Practice Role

Licenses/Certifications/Agreements:

Current license as a registered nurse or equivalent as required by state law for Nurse Practitioner licensure
Current Nurse Practitioner certification/license
Must have a collaborative agreement in place with a supervising physician agreeable to supervise work in palliative care program or must agree to enter a collaborative agreement with Palliative Medical Director, as required by state law
Part B Provider certification
Federal DEA license
State DEA license (if required)
ACHPN – Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Preferred
Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

We Offer:

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be eligible for:

Competitive Pay
401(k) with company matching contributions
Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
One on One Onboarding Program
Free Continuing Education Units
Local and national award programs
Referral bonus program
Mileage reimbursement
Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

Legalese:

This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location: Empatia Our Company:

At Empatia, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
Home health care: Heartland Home Health
Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

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