Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Curana Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking a dedicated palliative care provider to assist chronically ill patients and their families. The role involves performing physical exams, managing treatment plans, and leading discussions about goals of care.

Ideal candidates must hold both RN and NP licensure, as well as a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nursing. A minimum of 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience, especially in palliative care, is strongly preferred. The ability to collaborate effectively with care teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN and NP licensure required.
• Board Certification in a Nursing Specialty/Field mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical exams and establish diagnosis.
• Facilitate serious illness conversations with patients and families.
• Collaborate with Curana primary team for patient care.

Skills

Palliative care principles

Patient communication

Symptom management

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

Location: Based within multiplesenior living facilities with travel between facilities within driving distance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Our palliative care providers work directly with patients and their families on end of life matters as well as goals of care planning for the chronically ill
• Functions independently to complete history and physical data on patients; performs complete physical exams; interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan
• Facilitates serious illness conversations with patients and their families to establish goals of care and document their preferences to ensure their choices are honored
• Guide residents and families in completing advance directives, POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) forms, or other legal documentation
• Works closely with Curana primary team and senior living facility staff to ensure no gaps in care and serve as a resource for education on palliative care principles and practices
• Collaborates with Curana primary team in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients, acting as specialist for symptoms of advancing serious illness
• Provides expert symptom management for pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety, and other distressing symptoms.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient needs
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information accurately and efficiently
• Instructs and educates patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions
• Individual must become proficient in exercising autonomy in medical decision making and providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services

Qualifications

• Must hold current state RN and NP licensure.
• Must hold a current Board Certification in a Nursing Specialty/Field.
• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Nursing from accredited Colleges or Universities.
• Minimum of 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience strongly preferred; palliative care or hospice background preferred.
• ACHPN certification is preferred, but not required, with a willingness to complete within a year of employment. Curana will reimburse for certification costs.
• Must possess knowledge of Nursing and clinical Nurse Practitioner critical thinking skills application to the aged, chronically ill, and convalescent resident.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess traits of punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.