Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Gentiva; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with matching contributions

Free Continuing Education Units

Referral bonus program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Phenix City, AL is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide palliative care. You will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams to deliver individualized care plans. The ideal candidate should have a Master's in Nursing, 2 years of experience, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must have Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family or Adult Medicine.
• Able to work autonomously in an Advanced Practice Role.
• Holds a current Nurse Practitioner certification/license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver palliative care by providing diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Establish personalized palliative care plans in consultation with patients and families.
• Communicate clinical findings to the Palliative Medical Director bi-weekly.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent decision making

Self motivation

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing

2 years Nurse Practitioner experience

Tools

Point of care software

Job description

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Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most. We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner facilitates palliative care for Gentiva Palliative Care patients, ensuring a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, while demonstrating excellent clinical skills and ethical, relevant judgment. Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of the Palliative Medical Director (if required under State law).

As a Nurse Practitioner, You Will

• Work in collaboration with the Palliative Care Medical Director and other palliative team members to deliver palliative care by providing diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients referred to palliative care.
• Take responsibility for patient palliative care from the initial assessment through discharge. Assessments should include disease-specific changes, decline or change in function, nutrition and/or cognition, inadequately controlled pain or other distressing symptoms, falls, infections or similar events, and the impact of the disease burden on the patient’s condition, caregiver and/or family quality of life.
• Establish the palliative plan of care, individualized for each patient, in consultation with the patient, family and other members of the Palliative Care Team.
• Facilitate obtaining care for patient when a need is identified in accordance with the Plan of Care.
• Participate in evening/weekend call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.
• Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, in accordance with state law. Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests within the scope of professional practice. Order treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Communicate clinical findings to the Palliative Medical Director as needed, but no less than bi-weekly. Reassess the effectiveness of the care plan on a regular basis and modify as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with supportive care team members (e.g., Social Worker, Spiritual Care Coordinator), as applicable, and involve the team when the patient’s care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Document clinical findings, treatment plan and care provided in the patient’s medical record in a manner consistent with acceptable standards to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
• Knowledgeable of Palliative Medicine Quality Measures collection, documentation and reporting.

About You

Nurse Practitioner Requirements

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent decision making and self motivation.
• Working knowledge or understanding of: principles of Palliative Medicine, including when a patient may be appropriate for home health or hospice care; Medicare/Medicaid regulations; and interdisciplinary process.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of Gentiva and licensing board.
• Must be able to work efficiently with point of care software.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, or an equivalent as allowed under state law
• Minimum of two years Nurse Practitioner experience
• Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred
• Practice experience with Part B billing
• Able to work autonomously in an Advanced Practice Role

Licenses/Certifications/Agreements

• Current license as a registered nurse or equivalent as required by state law for Nurse Practitioner licensure
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification/license
• Must have a collaborative agreement in place with a supervising physician agreeable to supervise work in palliative care program or must agree to enter a collaborative agreement with Palliative Medical Director, as required by state law
• Part B Provider certification
• Federal DEA license
• State DEA license (if required)
• ACHPN – Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Preferred
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

We Offer

As a Nurse Practitioner, You Will Be Eligible For

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
• One on One Onboarding Program
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

ReqID: 2025-128930

Category: Nurse Practitioners

Position Type: Flex/Per Diem

Company: Empatia

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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