Nurse Practitioner – Palliative Care (Full T

BAS Healthcare, Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BAS Healthcare, Inc in Boston, MA is seeking an Advanced Practitioner/Physician Assistant for an inpatient palliative care role on an interdisciplinary team. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) with physician supervision available as needed.

The NP will perform history and physical examinations, develop care plans, educate patients and families, coordinate care, and function as a clinical educator for staff. Nursing leadership and teaching hospital experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• Active Nurse Practitioner License is required.
• Prescriptive authority from MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA is required.
• MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations, formulate care plans, and order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding care and treatment plans.
• Serve as a clinical educator and resource for staff through formal and informal education, literature review, and conferences.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical education

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner License

Prescriptive authority (MA DPH-DCP & DEA)

APRN licensure by MA Board

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

Boston, MA Boston is a world-class city renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and outstanding academic and medical communities, making it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals. With excellent dining, arts, sports, and easy access to scenic New England landscapes, Boston offers an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside of work.

Facility:

This prestigious academic medical center is a nationally recognized leader in patient care, research, and education, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment for healthcare professionals. The facility is home to a mature, interdisciplinary palliative care consultation team with a strong mission to deliver extraordinary and timely care to patients with serious illness and their families.

Opportunity:

Advanced Practitioner / Advance Practice Provider / Physician Assistant

Job Details:

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week, day shifts
• Inpatient palliative care nurse practitioner role within an interdisciplinary palliative care consultation team
• Functions independently with physician supervision and oversight readily available as needed
• Perform history and physical examinations, formulate care plans, and order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding care and treatment plans
• Serve as a clinical educator and resource for staff through formal and informal education, literature review, and participation in seminars and conferences
• Coordinate patient care to ensure safe, effective, efficient, and timely patient-centered care
• Liaise between visiting nurses, clinical staff, and consult services to tie the service together
• Consult with physicians or surgeons regarding the care of patients with more complex diagnoses
• Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely, and in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with other health professionals to determine health needs of patients and families, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to patient care
• Master's degree in Nursing required
• Active Nurse Practitioner License and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Valid prescriptive authority from both the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA required
• MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN required
• 0-1 years of related work experience required
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office
• Experience in a teaching hospital or specialty area expertise preferred
• Must be competent to provide patient care across multiple age groups including neonatal, young adult, middle age, and elderly patients

Compensation:

Employed salary with benefits.