Community-Based Palliative Nurse Practitioner

KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Community-Based Palliative Nurse Practitioner to deliver specialized palliative care to patients in their homes. The role involves assessing patient conditions, developing care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient quality of life. Candidates must have a nursing background and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate care and support.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Flexible Scheduling

Retirement Plan (403B)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Access to Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Travel reimbursement between work sites

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years RN or NP experience.
• ACHPN certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative medicine consultations to patients at home.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop care plans.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program

Job description

Community-Based Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Community-Based Palliative Nurse Practitioner

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The Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative medicine to meet the needs of a patient as requested by their referring physician. The nurse practitioner is a specialist in assessing the patient's condition and developing a plan of care to improve patient understanding of their complex illness, adherence to course of treatment, and quality of life in context of patient's values. The nurse practitioner also develops a plan of care to manage complex disease-related symptoms including emotion, physical, and existential components. Importantly, the nurse practitioner communicates with all members of the patient's interdisciplinary care team to insure proper coordination of the best care possible.

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KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Community-based position: providing palliative medicine to patients wherever they call home
• Perform palliative medicine consults utilizing strong assessment and evaluation of the patient in context of their social support system
• Collaborate with the patient's physician, other health care team members, the patient and their family in developing realistic care expectations based on goals of care
• Facilitate patient and family decision-making regarding treatment decisions
• Recommend pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
• Monitor patient's response to treatment modalities and revise plan as needed
• Communicate effectively with patients and families for understanding of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with providers, staff, community leaders and organizations to promote positive image; heighten awareness and promote collaboration
• Conduct consults and follow up and complete clear and accurate documentation as required in a timely manner
• Conduct hospice face-to-face encounters as needed and complete documentation in a timely manner
  
  
  

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program
• Current license in good standing to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Minimum of two years RN or NP experience
• ACHPN certification required or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
• Maintains clinical and professional competence
• Possess a controlled substance license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the care team
• Possess good organizational skills
• Current driver's license
• Reliable transportation and automobile insurance required
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption
• Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Access to Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Travel reimbursement between work sites

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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