Palliative Advanced Practice Provider (Hospital based)
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital
Location:
Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
Status:
Regular Full Time
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
40/week
If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then we can't wait to speak with you!
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve as an inpatient Palliative Care consultant within local area hospitals to provide excellent patient care through optimized symptom management and complex discussions surrounding goals of care or advance care planning. Hospice or palliative care experience is strongly suggested, as well as a desire to independently build a strong referral base within the assigned facility.
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner works independently, and in collaboration with, his/her Alive supervising physician to deliver excellent palliative care alongside the care of the hospital-based medical team. The NP provides palliative medical services by managing the symptoms related to acute and chronic conditions, assisting with communication and coordination of care, as well as developing treatment plans. This includes collaboration with the medical team, social workers, case managers, chaplains, etc to optimize holistic care of the patient. The NP would provide recommendations for and/or orders including pharmaceutical interventions/medications, laboratory and diagnostic services as needed, and will work closely with the patient and family to provide disease specific education and to establish goals of care.
Due to a referral-based census, the NP will exhibit excellent customer service and professionalism to all patients and referral sources, as well as ambition to build and grow referral source relationships. The NP must have a positive attitude, display comfort in autonomy, demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and be team-oriented.
REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Advanced Practice Provider in the State of Tennessee
Certified as an Advanced Practice Provider by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Medicare billing privileges or eligibility for privileges
Have insurance required by state law to practice and prescribe in the state where services are provided, or be eligible for such insurance requirements to be satisfied by group coverage with company
Current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law
One (1+) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Three (3) to five (5) years total nursing experience.
Preferred
Hospice, palliative, and/or geriatric practice experience
Board Certification as an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN)
Inpatient/Hospital-based experience as an NP or RN ICU experience
Experience in developing a referral-based census
Knowledge of disease-specific criteria for hospice eligibility
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and /or move than 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to drive an automobile.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to infectious diseases. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Patient's home or impatient hospice facility is the norm.
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner works independently, and in collaboration with, his/her Alive supervising physician to deliver excellent palliative care alongside the care of the hospital-based medical team. The NP provides palliative medical services by managing the symptoms related to acute and chronic conditions, assisting with communication and coordination of care, as well as developing treatment plans. This includes collaboration with the medical team, social workers, case managers, chaplains, etc to optimize holistic care of the patient. The NP would provide recommendations for and/or orders including pharmaceutical interventions/medications, laboratory and diagnostic services as needed, and will work closely with the patient and family to provide disease specific education and to establish goals of care.
Due to a referral-based census, the NP will exhibit excellent customer service and professionalism to all patients and referral sources, as well as ambition to build and grow referral source relationships. The NP must have a positive attitude, display comfort in autonomy, demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and be team-oriented.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Advanced Practice Provider in the State of Tennessee
Certified as an Advanced Practice Provider by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Medicare billing privileges or eligibility for privileges
Have insurance required by state law to practice and prescribe in the state where services are provided, or be eligible for such insurance requirements to be satisfied by group coverage with company
Current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law
One (1+) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Three (3) to five (5) years total nursing experience.
Preferred
Hospice, palliative, and/or geriatric practice experience
Board Certification as an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN)
Inpatient/Hospital-based experience as an NP or RN ICU experience
Experience in developing a referral-based census
Knowledge of disease-specific criteria for hospice eligibility
rec:
mrpEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Full-time
Description
Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital
Location:
Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
Status:
Regular Full Time
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
40/week
If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then we can't wait to speak with you!
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve as an inpatient Palliative Care consultant within local area hospitals to provide excellent patient care through optimized symptom management and complex discussions surrounding goals of care or advance care planning. Hospice or palliative care experience is strongly suggested, as well as a desire to independently build a strong referral base within the assigned facility.
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner works independently, and in collaboration with, his/her Alive supervising physician to deliver excellent palliative care alongside the care of the hospital-based medical team. The NP provides palliative medical services by managing the symptoms related to acute and chronic conditions, assisting with communication and coordination of care, as well as developing treatment plans. This includes collaboration with the medical team, social workers, case managers, chaplains, etc to optimize holistic care of the patient. The NP would provide recommendations for and/or orders including pharmaceutical interventions/medications, laboratory and diagnostic services as needed, and will work closely with the patient and family to provide disease specific education and to establish goals of care.
Due to a referral-based census, the NP will exhibit excellent customer service and professionalism to all patients and referral sources, as well as ambition to build and grow referral source relationships. The NP must have a positive attitude, display comfort in autonomy, demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and be team-oriented.
REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Advanced Practice Provider in the State of Tennessee
Certified as an Advanced Practice Provider by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Medicare billing privileges or eligibility for privileges
Have insurance required by state law to practice and prescribe in the state where services are provided, or be eligible for such insurance requirements to be satisfied by group coverage with company
Current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law
One (1+) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Three (3) to five (5) years total nursing experience.
Preferred
Hospice, palliative, and/or geriatric practice experience
Board Certification as an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN)
Inpatient/Hospital-based experience as an NP or RN ICU experience
Experience in developing a referral-based census
Knowledge of disease-specific criteria for hospice eligibility
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and /or move than 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to drive an automobile.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to infectious diseases. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Patient's home or impatient hospice facility is the norm.
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner works independently, and in collaboration with, his/her Alive supervising physician to deliver excellent palliative care alongside the care of the hospital-based medical team. The NP provides palliative medical services by managing the symptoms related to acute and chronic conditions, assisting with communication and coordination of care, as well as developing treatment plans. This includes collaboration with the medical team, social workers, case managers, chaplains, etc to optimize holistic care of the patient. The NP would provide recommendations for and/or orders including pharmaceutical interventions/medications, laboratory and diagnostic services as needed, and will work closely with the patient and family to provide disease specific education and to establish goals of care.
Due to a referral-based census, the NP will exhibit excellent customer service and professionalism to all patients and referral sources, as well as ambition to build and grow referral source relationships. The NP must have a positive attitude, display comfort in autonomy, demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and be team-oriented.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Advanced Practice Provider in the State of Tennessee
Certified as an Advanced Practice Provider by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Medicare billing privileges or eligibility for privileges
Have insurance required by state law to practice and prescribe in the state where services are provided, or be eligible for such insurance requirements to be satisfied by group coverage with company
Current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law
One (1+) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Three (3) to five (5) years total nursing experience.
Preferred
Hospice, palliative, and/or geriatric practice experience
Board Certification as an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN)
Inpatient/Hospital-based experience as an NP or RN ICU experience
Experience in developing a referral-based census
Knowledge of disease-specific criteria for hospice eligibility
rec:
mrpEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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