Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Palliative Care

MaineGeneral Health; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, ME, seeks a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an experienced per diem role in outpatient settings. You will join a collaborative team providing consultative and follow-up care to patients and families, spanning office, home, and facility visits.

The ideal candidate will hold an unrestricted Maine NP or PA license, DEA, and a background in palliative care, with at least 3 years RN experience.

Qualifications

• Maine NP or PA license without restrictions.
• DEA registration.
• Previous experience in palliative care.
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience in a clinical setting.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient evaluations and continuity management in the office, home and facility settings.
• Collaborate with the Hospice and Palliative Care teams to provide consultative care.
• Serve as a resource for staff and families regarding treatment goals and end-of-life decisions.
• Assist with Hospice services coverage as part of the care team.

Skills

Hospice & Palliative Care Cert

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (Maine)

Job description

Job Summary

Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Job Description

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Experienced Per Diem In this out-patient community position, you will be joining the Palliative Care team in providing consultative and follow-up care to patients and families. The Palliative Care Team works collaboratively with the MaineGeneral Hospice program and participates in Hospice services coverage periodically. Practice in collaboration with staff from the Hospice and Palliative Care teams, providing outpatient evaluations and continuity management in the office, home and facility setting. Additionally, you will be a resource for staff and families regarding treatment goals, medical decision-making and end of life care. The ideal candidate will have a certification in Hospice and Palliative Care, and be required to have the following: Maine NP or PA license without restrictions DEA Previous experience in palliative care Minimum of 3 years of RN experience in a clinical setting Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Certification: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Maine State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Maine State Board of Nursing Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Scheduled Work Shift:

Benefits

• Physical Wellness: We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
• Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
• Financial Wellness: We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.
• Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.
• Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability

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