Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Curana Health, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification cost reimbursement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Curana Health, Inc. is seeking experienced palliative care providers based within multiple senior living facilities in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The role involves directly working with patients and their families in managing end-of-life care and completing essential medical assessments.

Applicants must hold current RN and NP licensure, with a minimum of a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nursing and at least two years of NP experience preferred. Curana offers collaboration with a primary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state RN and NP licensure.
• Minimum of 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience strongly preferred; palliative care or hospice background preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of Nursing and clinical Nurse Practitioner critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients and families on end of life matters.
• Facilitates serious illness conversations to establish goals of care.
• Collaborates with primary team in managing medical needs of patients.

Skills

Palliative care expertise

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Masters Degree in Nursing

Board Certification in Nursing Specialty

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.