Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Nhccare; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Caris in Greenville, SC is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to manage palliative care patients in collaboration with the health care team. This independent practitioner will assess health status, diagnose, plan and implement care, and coordinate services according to state and federal regulations.

The role offers a competitive pay range and benefits package, including health benefits, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and flexible scheduling. Experience in hospice/palliative care is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current APRN Licensure.
• NP certification in Hospice or Palliative Care within 1 year of starting.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Minimum of 5 years OR clinical hospice and palliative care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostics and tests.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Support chronic condition care to reduce hospitalizations.
• Assist with palliative care in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor intervention effectiveness.
• Coordinate care across settings and with physicians.
• Educate patients and families on palliative care and options.

Skills

APRN licensure

Palliative care

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Education

Master's in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Greenville (SC) Caris
111 Smith Hines Rd
Suite D
Greenville, SC 29607, USA

Description

Pay: $100,000 - $110,000 per year Depending on Experience

The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the palliative care patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status). Palliative care clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other health care team members including hospice and home health

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:

• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

Responsibilities:

• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Implements interventions to support the patient with chronic conditions to decrease recurring hospitalizations.
• Assists with the provision of palliative care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
• Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Collaborates with primary care physicians/NP by making appropriate referrals, follow up calls, and coordination of care.
• Facilitates patient and family decision making by providing education on palliative care for chronic conditions, end of life care, advance directives, and chronic care management.
• Provides accurate, bedside, legible documentation in patient’s medical records, using appropriate billing codes.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure
• Nurse Practitioner certification in Hospice or Palliative Care within 1 year of starting the position
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Minimum of 5 years OR clinical hospice and palliative care experience. 2 years’ experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred.

Education

Required

Masters or better in Nursing.

Required

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