Traveling Palliative Care NP for Senior Living

Curana-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Curana Health in the United States is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver specialized care to senior living residents in long-term care, assisted living, and independent living settings. You will focus on serious illness conversations, advance care planning, symptom management, and education of facility partners, collaborating with the Curana primary team.

Travel between multip le facilities within driving distance is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state RN and NP licensure.
• Must hold a current Board Certification in a Nursing Specialty/Field.
• Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Nursing from accredited colleges or universities.
• Minimum of 2 years NP experience strongly preferred; palliative care or hospice background preferred.
• ACHPN certification is preferred, with reimbursement for costs.
• Knowledge of nursing and clinical NP critical thinking skills applicable to aged, chronically ill residents.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive palliative care to senior living residents, focusing on serious illness conversations and advanced care planning.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure quality and effectiveness of the palliative care plan.
• Educate facility partners on palliative care principles and practices.
• Work closely with Curana primary team and facility staff to ensure no gaps in care.
• Manage symptoms such as pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, and anxiety.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests as needed.
• Maintain patient records accurately and efficiently.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Operate with autonomy in medical decision making and provide broad diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Travel between multip le senior living facilities within driving distance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Patient care

Clinical decision making

Formation

RN licensure

NP licensure

Master's in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Board Certification in Nursing Specialty

ACHPN certification

Description du poste

Curana Health in the United States is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver specialized care to senior living residents in long-term care, assisted living, and independent living settings. You will focus on serious illness conversations, advance care planning, symptom management, and education of facility partners, collaborating with the Curana primary team.

Travel between multip le facilities within driving distance is required.