Palliative Care NP: End-of-Life Comfort & Education

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated

Fredericksburg (VA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 94,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the Palliative and Hospice team. The role includes evaluating patients and families, managing complex symptoms, and collaborating with physicians to provide optimal end-of-life care within hospital services.

You will assess physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and functional status, develop plans, order diagnostics, and prescribe appropriate therapies while adhering to the scope of service and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

MSN required and Virginia NP license.
Board certification in ANCC/ACHPN/AANP preferred; can complete within 24 months.
DEA certificate and BLS CPR are required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Medical Director, Palliative and Hospice to consult patients and families.
Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop treatment plans.
Order/interpret diagnostics and manage non-pharmacological and pharmacological care.
Provide patient/family education and referrals to other services.
Assist with rounding and discharge planning for Hospice patients.
Document recertification and comply with regulatory requirements.
Communicate plan changes to attending physicians and families.
Serve as educational resource on palliative and end-of-life care.
Contribute to quality outcomes and comply with Virginia practice regulations.