PRN Hospital Palliative Care Provider

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust; Flat Rock (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to provide patient care consultations and treatment to patients with serious illness, supported by a collaborative physician and an interdisciplinary team in Henderson County and surrounding areas.

You will participate in team meetings, maintain accurate records, and stay licensed and credentialed to serve partner facilities while working flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with clinical rotation completed.
• 2 years of (post education) experience is required.
• Current NP or PA Board Approved Certification.
• Current NC Medical License in good standing.
• Meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be appointed medical staff and qualify for privileges at partner facilities.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care consultations and treatment to patients with serious illness with support from a collaborative physician.
• Take clinical call for palliative care clients.
• Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the clients plan of care.
• Create and maintain accurate patient records.
• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation.
• Serve as clinical resource for staff of Four Seasons, staff at facilities served, and providers in the community.
• Maintain current medical education and appropriate licensure.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

EMR systems

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Time management

Education

Master’s degree with clinical rotation

Job description

Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:

• Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
• Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
• $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
• Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
• Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Package: 20+ Days of PTO Per Year
• Up to 6 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year

Reports To: Director of Hospital Palliative Care

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

FT, PT, PRN: PRN

Shift: Varied

Location: Henderson County and surrounding area

Position Summary:

Provide patient care consultation and treatment to patients with serious illness with support from a collaborative physician.

• Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
• Provide direct client care consultations, to include participation in patient and family counseling and management of symptoms related to life-limiting conditions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains
• Take clinical call for palliative care clients
• Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the clients plan of care
• Create and maintain accurate patient records
• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
• Serve as clinical resource for staff of Four Seasons, staff at facilities served, and providers in the community
• Maintain current medical education and appropriate licensure
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
• Basic data entry skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s degree and clinical rotation, preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years of (post education) experience is required
• Palliative care experience preferred

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)

• Current NP or PA Board Approved Certification
• Current NC Medical License in good standing
• Meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be appointed medical staff and qualify for privileges at partner facilities
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

Summary of Physical Requirements:

• Hand dexterity with gripping/grasping to include writing

Other Duties:

• Maintain current medical education and appropriate licensure
• Practice safety and infection control methods
• Maintain documentation of collaborative practice / supervision as appropriate for medical licensure.