Palliative Care-Advanced Practice RN

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a Palliative Care APRN to join a diverse IDT and participate in inpatient consultations and outpatient palliative clinics.

The role collaborates with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other clinicians to determine goals of care for patients with cancer-related or life-limiting illnesses. The APRN will provide education on chronic diseases, engage in symptom management planning, and participate in on-call coverage as part of a comprehensive palliative

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner in area of expertise
• One (1) year nurse practitioner experience preferred
• One (1) year hospice or palliative nursing experience preferred
• Excellent observation, problem solving skills, mathematical skills, and nursing skills
• Knowledge of community, professional and education resources
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal amongst professionals

Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical information and completes new consultations and follow ups with the interdisciplinary team.
• Act as an integral part of the treatment team determining goals of care for patients with cancer-related or life-limiting chronic illnesses
• Collaborate with palliative care physicians regarding symptom management needs
• Provides extensive education regarding chronic diseases and how they impact quality of life
• Communicates with treatment team including other providers on changes to plan of care
• On call coverage required for palliative care

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Job Description: Palliative Care APRN wanted to join a diverse IDT that includes Physicians, chaplaincy, social work, RN, and pharmacy support. This diverse practice includes an inpatient palliative medicine consulting service, outpatient palliative clinic.

Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical information and completes new consultations and follow ups in a timely manner working with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, social workers, and chaplains)
• Act as an integral part of the treatment team determining goals of care for patients with cancer-related or life-limiting chronic illnesses
• Collaborate with palliative care physicians regarding symptom management needs
• Provides extensive education regarding chronic diseases and how they impact quality of life
• Communicates with treatment team including other providers on changes to plan of care
• On call coverage required for palliative care

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner in area of expertise
• One (1) year nurse practitioner experience preferred
• One (1) year hospice or palliative nursing experience preferred
• Excellent observation, problem solving skills, mathematical skills, and nursing skills
• Knowledge of community, professional and education resources
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal amongst professionals

About St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of 517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providers and more than 2,000 non-provider associates. We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than 409,000 patients in our more than 121 conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region. We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence. St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation's best. Our mission is to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.