Palliative Care NP: Patient & Family-Centered Support

Optum; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner in Centralia, Washington to provide direct patient and family care for individuals with serious illness and a prognosis of one year or less who are not ready for hospice.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, evidence-based care plans, medication reconciliation and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes, within a supportive hospice/palliative care team.

Qualifications

• Washington RN/APRN licensure required.
• Nurse Practitioner/CNS with prescriptive authority.
• BCLS licensure and CPR certification.
• Driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual assessments
• Develop individualized plans of care using evidence-based palliative medicine practices
• Gather and evaluate information from medical records, family history and caregivers
• Complete medication reconciliation, formulate diagnoses and initiate therapeutic interventions
• Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust care appropriately

Skills

APRN prescriptive authority

BCLS / CPR

Driver's license

Strong assessment skills

Education

Washington RN/APRN licensure

Job description

Optum is hiring a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner in Centralia, Washington to provide direct patient and family care for individuals with serious illness and a prognosis of one year or less who are not ready for hospice.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, evidence-based care plans, medication reconciliation and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes, within a supportive hospice/palliative care team.