Palliative Care - Full-Time NP/PA

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Kannapolis is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to cover homecare and SNFs as part of the GCMG Hospice and Palliative team. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) with an on-call rotation including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidate must have NP degree and RN license, with board certification preferred. Responsibilities include history taking, exams, prescriptions, orders, and care planning, with documentation in patient records.

Qualifications

• Must have Nurse Practitioner degree and RN licensure.
• Board certification in ACNP/AGACNP/AGNP/PNP/PNP-AC preferred.
• NPs with current state license and appropriate certification.
• Experience in palliative/homecare setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and periodic patient histories and physical exams.
• Perform daily assessments and write prescriptions as appropriate.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging, determine treatment plans.
• Document encounters in medical records and advocate for patients.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to policy development.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

RN License

Board Certification preferred

Education

MS in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice

RN License to practice

Job description

Department: 02310 GCMG Hospice and Palliative: Kannapolis - Palliative Care Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: APP will be part of team covering homecare and SNFs Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Will have rotating on-call schedule with hospice including nights/weekends/holidays.

Pay Range $47.50 - $71.25

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments. Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care. Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures. Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications. Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations. Determines treatment plan for patient. Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record. Acts as a patient advocate for the population served. Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

Schedule

Schedule primarily composed of weekday shifts, less than or equal to 200 hours of weekend and/or night coverage. Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC board certification preferred based population served.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care