Hospice/Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner at ProTouch Staffing summary:
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides collaborative care to patients and families across various settings, performing evaluations, managing symptoms, and coordinating transitions in care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, visiting patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes. A qualified candidate must hold a current Nurse Practitioner License in California and have previous experience in hospice or palliative care.
JOB Title: Hospice and Palliative Nurse Practitioner
Locations: Santa Cruz, CA
Shifts: Days
Job Summary:
The Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the Medical Director, Chief Clinical Officer, Hospice and Palliative Teams to provide services to patients and families in a variety of patient care settings. The Nurse Practitioner will also perform procedures within their scope and will document assessments, evaluations, consultation reports and progress notes.
Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical care which includes bedside and/or telehealth evaluation of patients, patients' histories; physical examinations; radiological and laboratory interpretations; follow-up inpatient care; discharge orders, patient instructions and education; participation in case management; and pain and symptom management in coordination with RNCM, Hospice Physicians and Primary Care Provider (PCP).
- Provides timely services related to transitions in care such as moving from one setting of care to another (e.g. Hospital to Home; SNF to Home). Assesses patient needs, medication reconciliation, family communication and collaboration with community PCPs. Coordinates with hospice/palliative care social workers, nurse case managers and applicable ancillary staff regarding hospice and palliative care services.
- Comfortable and confident in Advanced Care Planning and Goals of Care conversations.
- Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests in Hospice.
Qualifications:
- Current Nurse Practitioner License for California.
- Prefer a minimum 1-year Nurse Practitioner experience.
- Current DEA license and CPR Certification
- Previous Hospice and/or Palliative Care experience preferred.
- Active Driver's license in California
- Graduate from NLN accredited school of Nursing.
- Master's degree in appropriate field of nursing.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer
- Makes patient visits in SNFs, RCFEs and Home settings.
- Potential travel in inclement weather.
Benefits: All Standard benefits!
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Keywords:
hospice care, palliative medicine, nurse practitioner, patient care, symptom management, telehealth, advanced care planning, California nursing, care coordination, healthcare services
