Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care PRN

Ultipro; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off/Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Job summary

Caris is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to provide independent palliative care for complex patients in Chattanooga, TN. The role emphasizes clinical autonomy, care coordination, and education for patients and families. The position offers full-time benefits and mileage, tuition, and 401(k) contributions.

The ideal candidate holds NP licensure, a master's degree, and Hospice/palliative certification within one year, with strong computer skills and prior hospice experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program and NP program.
• Current APRN licensure in good standing.
• NP certification in Hospice or Palliative Care within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate H&P for complex patients independently.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Support chronic conditions to reduce hospitalizations.
• Assist with palliative care within regulations.
• Monitor intervention effectiveness and outcomes.
• Coordinate transitions across care settings and referrals.
• Educate patients and families on palliative care options.
• Document accurately in medical records with proper codes.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

APRN Licensure

Hospice or Palliative Care

Computer skills

Education

Masters in Nursing

Graduate of accredited NP program

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Chattanooga Caris
5959 Shallowford Rd
#551
Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA

Description

Pay: $48.00 / hr. - $52.00 / hr. 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.
Full Time 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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Training - Provider

Expert

Education

Required

Masters or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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