Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their collaborative team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate care to patients with advanced illnesses in community homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. The role emphasizes autonomy in patient scheduling, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while managing their symptoms and educating caregivers. With a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about palliative care and making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

CME

Employer Retirement Match

Malpractice Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience preferred in palliative care.
• Master's degree required for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical visits to patients with advanced illness in various settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage symptoms effectively.

Skills

Palliative Care

Patient Education

Symptom Management

History and Physical Assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Department: VNA-HOSPICE

Operating Unit: Care New England Medical Group

Location: Warwick, RI

Job ID: 22337

Job Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: Other

The VNA, one of several delivery networks for the Care New England Health System (CNE), is seeking a full-time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our collaborative team in Rhode Island. The VNA provides a broad spectrum of home health and hospice services for adults and the terminally ill.

Position Highlights

• Provide medical visits to patients with advanced illness in community homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive History/Physicals and specific palliative care for malignant pain symptom management, advanced chronic disease symptom management, provide patient and caregiver education while supporting the patient’s provider care team.
• Daytime work schedule with autonomy in patient scheduling.
• Competitive salary and robust benefits package that includes health insurance, CME, employer retirement match, and malpractice insurance.
• 1+ years of relevant experience preferred.