Nurse Practitioner-Palliative Support Care

Uconn Health Center; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UConn Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Palliative Support Care in Farmington, CT. The APRN will collaborate with oncology providers to deliver comprehensive supportive/palliative care to cancer patients in an outpatient setting at the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The role includes independent care delivery, cross-disciplinary coordination, and adherence to CoC standards. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, full-time schedule (four 10-hour shifts, Mon-Fri), and competitive

Qualifications

• APRN certification from an accredited program.
• Valid Connecticut nursing license to practice.
• Oncology/APN experience preferred within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and co-manage a complex oncology population.
• Obtain histories, perform exams, and evaluate patient conditions.
• Develop and implement medical plans with the oncology team.

Skills

APN certification

Oncology knowledge

Palliative care principles

Counseling and patient education

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

APRN certification (CT)

CT licensure to practice

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Nurse Practitioner-Palliative Support Care, 2027-556

UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Palliative Care APRN to join the Oncology Supportive Care Service providing specialized supportive/palliative care to cancer patients. The candidate will be part of the interdisciplinary team collaborating with Oncology providers to co-manage patients during all phases of their disease process. This highly desirable day shift is located in the award winning Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.

$10,000 Sign on bonus for new hires

SCHEDULE : Full time 40 hours per week - four 10-hour shifts, MOnday-Friday, variable days and minor holidays as needed.

This crucial role is responsible for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of direct clinical care services involving medical therapeutics to high risk patients. This position will be in the Outpatient Pavilion Cancer Center in Farmington, CT.

The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at www.ethics.state.ct.us.

FULL TIME MINIMUM EQUIVALENT SALARY: $125,757 - additional based on experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of oncology, palliative care principles, and complex disease states
• Knowledge of medications, therapeutic interventions, and potential interactions/reactions
• Excellent counseling and patient education skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Ability to formulate comprehensive, patient-centered plans of care
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability
• Strong physical assessment and clinical decision-making skills

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Assumes direct patient care and co-management responsibilities for a complex oncology patient population
• Obtains comprehensive medical histories, performs physical examinations, and evaluates patient conditions
• Develops and implements medical plans of care in collaboration with the primary oncology team
• Performs outpatient consultations and follow-up visits while working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive supportive services consistent with the plan of care
• Participates in multidisciplinary supportive care meetings, tumor boards, and disease-specific team meetings
• Cross-trains to provide coverage and support within the Cancer Survivorship Clinic to promote continuity of care and operational flexibility
• Works with leadership to ensure all Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards are achieved and maintained
• Acts as a liaison between supportive/palliative care, oncology providers, navigators, nursing staff, and ancillary services
• Intervenes appropriately in crisis situations or patient deterioration
• Provides routine, symptom-focused, and illness-related care
• Orders medications, diagnostic testing, and evaluates results
• Assumes responsibility for patient follow-up, coordination of care, and referrals to additional healthcare providers as appropriate
• Maintains accurate and timely patient medical records and documentation
• May participate in the development of policies and procedures
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and system-of-care delivery changes
• May participate in clinical research initiatives
• Provides patient and family counseling and education
• Participates in medical student and healthcare professional education
• Acts as a clinical consultant and resource to peers and other healthcare professionals
• Performs all other duties as required

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

• Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Incumbents in this class must possess a valid license to practice in the State of Connecticut

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) or more years working in Oncology as an APRN
• Two (2) or more years working in Specialty Palliative Care in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in Palliative & Hospice Care; ACHPN certification preferred or within the 1 st year
• EPIC experience

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.