Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Jet Health, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Face-to-face per visit rate $125–$150

On-call stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Hospice de la Luz in Albuquerque seeks a dedicated PRN (per diem) Nurse Practitioner to join our palliative care team, delivering face-to-face visits to patients enrolled in our hospice programs in the Albuquerque area.

You will oversee clinical care in collaboration with the IDG, consult with the hospice physician, educate patients and families, and support staff with palliation. Flexible schedule, work-life balance, and competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state
• APN license (Advanced Practice Nurse)
• Two years APN experience preferred
• Hospice or home health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with IDG on evaluation and palliation
• Assists in IDG development of care plans for quality care
• Educates patient/family on disease, self-care, and end-of-life care
• Performs and documents patient/family visits per plan
• Interacts with physicians regarding palliation with hospice physician
• Provides education to IDG on palliation
• Active participation in IDG with timely, effective communication
• informs physicians of changes in patient needs and outcomes

Skills

Nursing skills

Palliative care

End-of-life care

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Hospice de la Luz is seeking a PRN (per diem) dedicated and professional Nurse Practitioner to join our team serving our patients currently enrolled in our palliative care services in the Albuquerque and surrounding areas doing face to face visits.

Work life balance, flexible schedule, autonomy, and competitive compensation!

Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families; to consult with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary group to ensure quality care.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Current Driver’s License.
• Experience: Two years' experience as an APN, clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• On-call requirement 1-2 weeks a month

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with the IDG in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
• Consults with and assists in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.
• Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Provides training to other staff as needed.
• Performs and documents visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need.
• Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician.
• Consults with and provides education to other IDG members on a prn basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.
• Actively participates in the IDG. Communicates effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times.
• Informs physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work a flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

Benefits

• Face to face per visit rate - $125.00 - $150.00
• Additional monthly stipend paid for on-call, attending IDG meetings, documentation etc.
• Mileage reimbursement