Palliative NP/PA: Lead Compassionate Care, Full-Time

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a qualified Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time role. The position covers inpatient consults and outpatient visits, with responsibilities spanning assessment, planning, and execution of complex care plans for acutely and chronically ill patients.

The role emphasizes education of patients and families, collaboration with physicians and the health care team, and ongoing professional development to advance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients for urgent and emergent conditions.
• Perform therapeutic interventions to stabilize health problems and optimize outcomes.
• Plan and document the care plan, modify it as patients respond to therapy.
• Educate patients and families; act as a consultant to the care team.
• Participate in scholarly activities and ongoing professional development.
• Prioritize patient safety and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical interventions

Plan of care

Education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree from an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a qualified Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time role. The position covers inpatient consults and outpatient visits, with responsibilities spanning assessment, planning, and execution of complex care plans for acutely and chronically ill patients.

The role emphasizes education of patients and families, collaboration with physicians and the health care team, and ongoing professional development to advance