Palliative Care NP — Full-Time, Patient-Focused Impact

AccentCare, Inc.; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs (Calm app)

Scrub program credit

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with a focus on Palliative Care to join our full-time team in North Pinellas, FL.

This on-site role covers local care delivery with a strong emphasis on developing individualized care plans and symptom management for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses. The position requires NP licensure in Florida, a valid DEA, and CPR certification; travel to different locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of operation (Florida).
• One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
• Active DEA license in the state where care is being provided.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role, preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical plans of care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses.
• Perform patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations on aggressive symptom-management.
• Monitor patient progress; update the Medical Director, Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning; and patient/family teaching.
• Maintain communication with the supervisory physician(s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis.
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Palliative Care staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family.
• May provide support at time of death.
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the State Board of Nursing.
• Participate in continuum of care for patients that are hospice appropriate and ongoing education programs.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Licensed in Florida

CPR certified

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with a focus on Palliative Care to join our full-time team in North Pinellas, FL.

This on-site role covers local care delivery with a strong emphasis on developing individualized care plans and symptom management for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses. The position requires NP licensure in Florida, a valid DEA, and CPR certification; travel to different locations is expected.