Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Hospice De La Luz; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part 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 is seeking a PRN (per diem) Nurse Practitioner to join our team providing face-to-face visits for patients in palliative care in Albuquerque and surrounding areas. This role offers work-life balance, a flexible schedule, autonomy, and competitive compensation.

Primary duties include clinical oversight, consultation with physicians, and guiding the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• 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' APN experience; hospice/home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills per standards; knowledge of pharmacology and palliative care.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• On-call: 1-2 weeks per month.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the IDG to assure appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
• Consults with and assists in the IDG's development of the plan of care to ensure quality care.
• Educates patients and families about disease, self-care, and end-of-life care; trains staff as needed.
• Performs and documents visits to patients/families based on the plan of care.
• Interacts with attending and hospice physicians regarding palliative care; collaborates with hospice physician.
• Provides education to IDG members on palliation on a PRN basis.
• Participates in IDG activities; communicates effectively and timely.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse

Palliative care

Face-to-face visits

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/Associate/Baccalaureate in Nursing

Job description

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

Job Qualifications:

• 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