Palliative Care APP (Full Time)

South Shore Health; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System seeks a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a multidisciplinary team. The APP conducts initial and ongoing clinical assessments for patients with advanced illnesses referred for palliative care consultation, in inpatient, outpatient, or virtual settings.

The role includes modifying care plans with physicians, focusing on symptom management, goals of care, and coordination of care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program from an accredited institution.
• Licensure re-certifications as required (Massachusetts).
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association) required or included.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and ongoing clinical assessments for patients with advanced and/or progressive conditions referred for palliative care.
• Modify plan of care in collaboration with attending and/or consulting physicians.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and support decision-making and goals of care.

Skills

ACLS (AHA)

Nurse Practitioner

Palliative care experience

Education

Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program

Massachusetts NP/PA licensure

Job description

Requisition Number: R-23391 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Palliative Care APC PB

Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

The Palliative Care APP, in concert with a multi-disciplinary team, provides initial and ongoing clinical assessment for patients with advanced and/or progressive medical conditions who are referred for palliative care consultation.

Compensation Pay Range: $130,600.00 - $189,400.00

Consultations can take place in either the inpatient, outpatient or virtual setting.

The APP will modify the plan of care, as needed, in collaboration with the attending and/or consulting physicians.

The main foci are symptom management; assistance with decision-making and goals of care; collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide and facilitate emotional, spiritual, bereavement support, and coordination of care until death or discharge.

The APP will also serve as a clinician educator and as an educational expert and will be expected to provide assistance with the multiple palliative care educational endeavors throughout the South Shore community.

The Palliative Care Service is an established, growing, and well-respected service that is looking for an experienced, competent, and compassionate APP who will take an active part in the continued development of the service.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program from an accredited institution. All licensure re-certifications, as required.

Minimum Work Experience Previous Palliative Care experience, preferred. full-time Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Certified Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work "As One" toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.