Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Fort Worth, TX

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

CME

Malpractice insurance

401k

Job summary

Texas Health Physicians Group in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Full-Time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join a dedicated team providing comprehensive palliative care to patients and families facing serious illness.

The NP will focus on inpatient care, require TX NP license and certification, and bring 1–2 years of palliative care experience. EPIC is used for documentation, and a strong emphasis on communication with care teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of accredited NP program.
• TX license and NP certification required.
• 1–2 years palliative care experience required.
• Inpatient setting experience preferred for transitions of care.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the care and transition of patients in the inpatient setting.
• Provide comprehensive palliative care services to patients and families.
• Report to supervising physician/Medical Director and meet CME requirements.
• Maintain clear communication with care teams and families.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program

TX NP license

Tools

Epic

Job description

NURSE PRACTITIONER OPPORTUNITY

PALLIATIVE CARE

Fort Worth, TX

Texas Health Physicians Group has an opening for a Full-Time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner . This is a new opportunity to join a passionate team to provide comprehensive palliative care services to any patient and family dealing with a serious illness. If you have a natural ability to connect and empathize with patients and their families, this is the job for you.

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Focus on the care and transition of patients in the inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations, end of life care services, and advance care
• Electronic Medical Records- EPIC
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, vision CME, Malpractice and 401k
• Excellent communication skills, with both co-workers and patients and families.

Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• NP Certification and TX license required
• At least 1-2 years Palliative Care experience required

The Nurse Practitioner ('NP') Must be a graduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing Program and have a current RN license for the State of Texas.

Certified Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas.

The NP will report to the supervising physician and/or the Medical Director and will be responsible for meeting CME requirements to maintain certification and licensure.

The NP's duties and responsibilities apply to the THPG patient population and assigned setting only

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