Travel Palliative Care NP for Seniors

Curana Health, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Curana Health, Inc. is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive specialized care in senior living settings. This role focuses on serious illness conversations, advanced care planning, and symptom management to improve quality of life for residents and families.

Travel between facilities is required to ensure seamless care with Curana primary teams and facility staff. Eligible candidates hold RN and NP licensure, board certification, and a master’s in nursing; ACHPN

Qualifications

• Must hold current state RN and NP licensure.
• Board certification in a Nursing Specialty/Field.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Nursing from accredited Colleges or Universities.
• Minimum of 3 years palliative or hospice nursing experience; NP experience preferred.
• ACHPN certification preferred, with reimbursement for certification costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive specialized care to senior living residents in long-term care, assisted living, and independent living settings.
• Lead serious illness conversations with patients and families to establish goals of care.
• Guide residents and families in completing advance directives and other legal documentation.
• Collaborate with Curana primary team and facility staff to ensure continuity and education on palliative care practices.
• Manage symptoms including pain, fatigue, dyspnea, and other distressing conditions.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment plans.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN and NP licensure

Board certification

Bachelor’s and Master’s in Nursing

Job description

Curana Health, Inc. is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive specialized care in senior living settings. This role focuses on serious illness conversations, advanced care planning, and symptom management to improve quality of life for residents and families.

Travel between facilities is required to ensure seamless care with Curana primary teams and facility staff. Eligible candidates hold RN and NP licensure, board certification, and a master’s in nursing; ACHPN