Home-Based Palliative Care NP — Flexible Scheduling

KeystoneCare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plan (403B)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

KeystoneCare is seeking a Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide home-based palliative care consults across communities. You will assess patients, collaborate with the care team, and guide families through care decisions to improve quality of life in alignment with patient goals.

Qualifications include an accredited NP program, PA license, ACHPN certification or plan to obtain within 6 months, and a PA license in good standing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program.
• Current PA license in good standing to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of two years RN or NP experience.
• ACHPN certification required or obtainable within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a controlled substance license in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all care team members.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based palliative medicine consults at patients' homes.
• Perform thorough assessments within the patient’s social support context.
• Collaborate with patient’s physician and care team to align goals of care.
• Guide patient and family through treatment decisions.
• Recommend pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Monitor response to treatments and revise plans as needed.
• Communicate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
• Develop relationships with providers and community to promote collaboration.
• Complete timely documentation and follow-up visits.
• Conduct hospice encounters as needed and maintain records.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Home visits

Team collaboration

Palliative assessment

Education

PA NP license

Accredited NP program

Job description

KeystoneCare is seeking a Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide home-based palliative care consults across communities. You will assess patients, collaborate with the care team, and guide families through care decisions to improve quality of life in alignment with patient goals.

Qualifications include an accredited NP program, PA license, ACHPN certification or plan to obtain within 6 months, and a PA license in good standing.