ARNP Hospice

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Washington is seeking an ARNP to join the Hospice program. You will provide patient care in collaboration with physicians, including assessment, symptom management and follow-up for terminally ill patients.

You will prescribe medications, develop treatment plans with the Hospice Medical Director, and support patients across routine, inpatient, respite and continuous care settings, while maintaining WA licensure and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree as ARNP required.
• Certification in Hospice, Family Medicine or Palliative Care preferred.
• Licensed in the state of WA by time of employment and current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform face-to-face assessment screenings on Hospice patients based on Medicare Hospice eligibility criteria.
• Prescribes medication doses, routes and frequencies based on patient assessments.
• Actively manages Hospice patients at Routine, General inpatient, Respite and Continuous Care levels with Hospice Medical Director.
• Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale and standards of care.

Education

Master’s degree as ARNP

Licensed in WA

Job description

Join a team that shares your callingAt MultiCare, you’re more than a job title — you’re part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters. You’ll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work.FTE: 1.0, Shift: 410hr shifts, Schedule: Variable schedule - mostly weekdays and on call - call is variable 1-2 overnight call shifts/week

Position Summary

This position practices in The Hospice program. This position is responsible for providing patient care in collaboration with the physician, to include diagnosis, appropriate treatments of disease processes, symptom management and follow up care for the terminally ill patient population.

Responsibilities

• Perform face to face assessment screenings on Hospice patients based on Medicare Hospice eligibility criteria
• Prescribes medication doses, routes and frequencies based on individual patient assessments
• Actively manages in association with the Hospice Medical Director, Hospice patients at every level of care: Routine, General inpatient, Respite and Continuous Care
• Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care and professional practice guidelines

Requirements

• Master’s degree as ARNP
• Certified in Hospice, Family Medicine or Palliative Care
• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Licensed in the state of WA by time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and education Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative, integrated health system.
• Well-being and support Flexible scheduling, generous time off and MultiCare’s Physician & APP Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
• Belonging for all A culture where providers feel heard, respected and part of the team from day one, supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $159,000.00 - $167,400.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.