Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Description

First Choice Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a PRN (per diem) dedicated and professional Nurse Practitioner to join our team serving our patients currently enrolled in our palliative care services in the Denton, TX and surrounding areas doing face to face visits.

Work life balance, flexible schedule, autonomy, and competitive compensation!

Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families; to consult with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary group to ensure quality care.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Current Driver’s License.
• Experience: Two years' experience as an APN, clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• On-call requirement 1-2 weeks a month

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with the IDG in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
• Consults with and assists in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.
• Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Provides training to other staff as needed.
• Performs and documents visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need.
• Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician.
• Consults with and provides education to other IDG members on a prn basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.
• Actively participates in the IDG. Communicates effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times.
• Informs physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the

ability to work a flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

Benefits:

• Face to face per visit rate
• Additional monthly stipend paid for on-call, attending IDG meetings, documentation etc.
• Mileage reimbursement