Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

UnitedHealth Group; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 109,500 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse in Olympia, Washington. The role involves providing direct care through consultations, utilizing evidence-based practices, and conducting patient assessments. Candidates should have RN/APRN licensure, CPR certification, and at least 5 years of clinical experience. Competitive compensation ranges from $109,500 - $164,000, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• ACHPN certification encouraged after 2 years of employment.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and family care through palliative care consultations.
• Utilize evidence-based palliative medicine practices during patient care.
• Conduct thorough clinical patient assessments.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise

Palliative care knowledge

Patient assessment skills

Effective communication

Education

RN/APRN licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates effective and ethical use of approved evidence-based palliative medicine practices in the delivery of all patient care based on physical, emotional, spiritual, psycho/social, ethical, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served
• Demonstrates knowledgeable clinical expertise by incorporating palliative care body of knowledge to formulate an effective plan of care
• Gathers pertinent information systematically from all sources, including medical records, family history, and caregivers, and thorough specialty physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual clinical patient assessment
• Completes a comprehensive assessment utilizing the palliative care domains of assessment, interprets findings, conducts medication reconciliation, and formulates problem-related diagnoses, initiates plan of care utilizing therapeutic interventions, and evaluates the results of these actions for adequate outcome responses
• ACHPN certification encouraged after 2 years of employment or when experience requirements are met

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• RN/APRN licensure in state of practice
• Nurse Practitioner/CNS with prescriptive authority
• BCLS licensure
• Current CPR certification
• 5+ years of clinical nursing experience
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced practice palliative care certification (ACHPN)
• 1+ years as APRN in Hospice, Palliative Care, or Oncology

Compensation:

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.